Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman took center stage this evening to announce the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards. The announcement confirmed what many predicted: a showdown between Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners.”
Anderson’s film demonstrated its excellence with nominations recognizing direction, performances, and technical achievements. The adapted screenplay nomination highlights the film’s compelling narrative, while acting nominations for Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio Del Toro, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor showcase its ensemble strength. Technical nominations round out its comprehensive recognition.
“Sinners” proved equally worthy of Academy attention with nominations spanning multiple categories. Coogler’s direction earned recognition, while cinematography, production design, and sound design nominations acknowledge the film’s technical brilliance. Performance nominations for Michael B. Jordan, Delroy Lindo, and Wunmi Mosaku highlight its acting excellence.
Beyond these frontrunners, other films earned their moment in the spotlight. Timothée Chalamet’s “Marty Supreme,” Chloe Zhao’s “Hamnet,” and Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” all secured multiple nominations. However, Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound” failed to earn any recognition, marking a disappointing outcome.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony unfolds on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony will air at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, bringing together cinema’s finest for an evening of celebration.