Awards AppointmentsTuesday, 17 March 2026·The Hindu / PIB
Oscars 2026: Sinners sets 16-nomination record; first Best Casting award introduced
At the 98th Academy Awards on 15 March 2026 in Los Angeles, Sinners got 16 nominations and the Academy introduced the first Best Achievement in Casting award.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 March 2026, the 98th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where Sinners received 16 nominations and the Academy presented the first Best Achievement in Casting award.
Key specifics
- The 98th Academy Awards were held on 15 March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California.
- Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, received 16 nominations, the highest ever for a single film.
- The Academy introduced the Best Achievement in Casting category in 2026, and Cassandra Kulukundis won for One Battle After Another.
- Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and first Black person to win Best Cinematography.
- Sentimental Value became the first Norwegian submission to win Best International Feature Film.
Exam lens
Question type: awards, records and firsts. TNPSC may ask about the 98th Academy Awards, 16 nominations for Sinners, and the new Best Casting category introduced in 2026.