“Sinners” remains to be breaking information virtually a 12 months after it was initially launched in theaters, however this time the movie has set a brand new file for Hollywood’s largest evening.

The 2026 Oscar nominations have been formally introduced on Thursday, January 22, and the Ryan Coogler-directed movie starring Michael B. Jordan in twin roles as twins led the best way with extra nods than another movie.

In line with Deadline, “Sinners” continues to be the darling of awards season, because the movie simply shattered the earlier Oscar nominations file final set by the 2016 musical drama “La La Land.”

Because the nominations have been introduced, “Sinners” was the movie that was acknowledged probably the most with a record-breaking 16 nominations throughout a number of classes, together with Greatest Actor, Greatest Image, and Greatest Director. Coming in proper behind “Sinners” was the Paul Thomas Anderson drama “One Battle After One other” with 14 nominations.

With the “Sinners” recognition, Michael B. Jordan has earned his first Oscar nomination. Two of his co-stars within the movie have been additionally acknowledged for his or her work, as Delroy Lindo (Greatest Supporting Actor) and Wunmi Mosaku (Greatest Supporting Actress) have been nominated as effectively.

Along with Ryan Coogler being up for Greatest Director, “Sinners” can be up for Greatest Unique Screenplay, Greatest Music Rating, Greatest Tune, Greatest Cinematography, Greatest Manufacturing Design, Greatest Costume Design, Greatest Sound, Greatest Modifying, Greatest Make-up & Hair, Greatest Casting, and eventually Greatest Visible Results.

Talking with Deadline shortly after the information unfold, Coogler instructed the outlet that the overwhelming recognition was surprising and “fairly loopy.”

“I didn’t have any expectations when it got here to the popularity of what they [the team] did,” he stated. “For me, individuals simply exhibiting as much as the flicks and having an excellent time, that might’ve been sufficient. That’s value all the hassle. However that folks would take into account the craft and the achievements that went into it individually. It’s so rewarding.”

The director, who has labored with Michael B. Jordan a number of occasions since their first collaboration making “Fruitvale Station,” additionally shared his happiness for the actor’s nomination.

“Clearly, the three of us have been working with Michael since 2012. In order that’s a 14-year relationship. So to see him obtain this recognition by his friends, it’s simply the most effective feeling to have. We simply really feel actually, actually, actually pleased that they stated sure to the mission, initially, and pleased for them,” Coogler stated.

In a December 2025 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jordan opened up about enjoying Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore, referred to as the Smokestack twins, within the box-office smash “Sinners.” He admitted to the outlet that tackling the twin roles was “the toughest factor I’ve completed.”

The star of the “Creed” franchise additionally famous the variations between the twins and the way he tailored his appearing for every character.

“The truth that they’re an identical twins, it’s like leaning into two completely totally different personalities however being in the identical physique,” Jordan shared. “It’s sort of arduous to choose a favourite since you want one to finish the opposite as a result of they’re probably not full by themselves.”

“So Smoke, I’m keen on him in his journey all through the film of being a protector, wanting all people to be protected, and being a supplier in an actual manner,” the actor continued. “After which there’s the mischievous sort of dreamer that has Stack written throughout it. That slick-talking charmer who sort of will get his manner out and in of bother.”

The “Black Panther” star additionally spoke about the potential for a sequel, which followers have been instantly begging for regardless of Coogler shutting down the concept when the movie was initially launched.

“We haven’t had these conversations, however it’s at all times nice to listen to from journalists and from followers what they need to see. It lets that we’ve created characters that folks care about, and so they need to see extra of them,” Jordan stated. “Possibly he’ll provide you with guys one thing.”

To this point, “Sinners” has grossed $400 million globally and, in consequence, broke a string of field workplace information alongside the best way.