'Sinners' Makes Oscar History... Nominated for a Record 16 Categories

Ryan Coogler's hot topic film 〈Sinners〉 has set a historic record at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars) by being nominated in a staggering 16 categories, the most in Oscar history since 1998.

According to the final nominee list announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on the 22nd (local time), 〈Sinners〉 swept a total of 16 categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Best Supporting Actor (Delois Lindo), and Best Supporting Actress (Wunmi Mosaku), along with major acting awards and technical awards.

Breaking the All-Time Record… A Combination of Vampire Horror and Social Message

This nomination of 16 categories far surpasses the previous record of 14 categories ( 〈The Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown〉, 〈Titanic〉, 〈La La Land〉 ). This work, which combines the heavy theme of racial conflict in the American South during the 1930s with the genre of vampire horror, has emerged as the strongest contender for the Oscars after winning the Golden Globe for Best Original Score and Best Box Office Performance.

In particular, director Ryan Coogler has been nominated simultaneously for Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Original Screenplay, becoming the second Black director to achieve the honor of 'Oscar Triple Nominee' after Jordan Peele. Lead actor Michael B. Jordan has also been nominated for his first Oscar for Best Actor, reaching the pinnacle of his acting career.

Intense Competition… 〈One Battle After Another〉 in Pursuit of 14 Categories

This year's Oscar race is expected to be a contest among masters. Paul Thomas Anderson's 〈One Battle After Another〉 has been nominated in 14 categories, closely following 〈Sinners〉. With a glamorous lineup including Leonardo DiCaprio (Best Actor nominee), Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro (Best Supporting Actor nominee), the competition with this film is expected to be the biggest highlight of the awards ceremony.