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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Sinners dominated the 98th Academy Awards, securing four Oscars but missing out on Best Picture and Best Director. Despite the losses, the films record-breaking nominations and critical acclaim s...parked discussions on diversity in Hollywood, with fans and critics celebrating its wins as a significant achievement. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/763611fdd341d618
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Sinners was the big favorite heading into the 98th Academy Awards on March 15th,
2026.
The Ryan Cougler Vampire Horror, starring Michael B. Jordan, grabbed a record 16 nominations.
It walked away with four Oscars, including Best Original Screenplay for Coogler,
Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, and Best Leading Actor for, Jordan.
Still, it missed out on Best Picture, which went to one battle
after another and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
The movie hit theaters last April and pulled in $369,400,000 worldwide.
Critics loved it too, giving it a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes for its mix of scares, music,
and sharp takes on race.
Fans hit social media hard after the show, calling the best picture and director losses
a total robbery.
Many pointed out how sinners set a nominations record, but still came
up short in the top spots. This sparked talk about bigger issues, like how no black director
has ever won Best Director despite a few nominations over the years. Some compared it to past snubs,
like Black Panther losing to Green Book. Even with the heartbreak, supporters celebrated the
wins as a win for the team. They called it a strong award season overall for sinners, saying the
film made its mark and got the love it deserved. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor
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