Ryan Coogler's Sinners Shatters Oscar Nomination Record

# Podcast Episode Summary **Oscar Chaos: Record-Breaking Nominations & Shocking Snubs** The 2026 Oscar nominations have arrived with unprecedented drama! Ryan Coogler's *Sinners* has shattered Academy history with a jaw-dropping 16 nominations—surpassing legends like *Titanic* and *La La Land*. Michael B. Jordan, the new Best Casting category, and Coogler's triple-threat recognition highlight this supernatural thriller's complete domination. But the snubs are equally stunning: *Wicked: For Good* stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were completely shut out, while Adam Sandler and George Clooney failed to make the cut. Paul Mescal's absence sparked surprise, though Jesse Buckley's *Hamnet* performance and Joachim Trier's *Sentimental Value* proved Oscar This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.