Record-Breaking Sinners Leads the Highly Competitive 98th Academy Awards Ceremony in California

Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners earned a historic 16 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre.Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another follows with 13 nominations in a race defined by intense industry competition.Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan emerge as leading favorites for the top acting categories during the broadcast on ABC.Conan O’Brien hosts the ceremony as organizers prepare for a future transition to streaming services including YouTube by 2029.