98th Academy Awards Nominations Announced
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated Jan 22, 2026
The record-breaking Oscar nominations for Warner Bros. Discovery — Warner Bros. Entertainment's films, 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another', could positively influence the ongoing $72 billion acquisition by Netflix, potentially increasing the value or desirability of Warner Bros. Discovery — Warner Bros. Entertainment. Conversely, the complete shutout of NBCUniversal — Universal Pictures' 'Wicked: For Good' highlights the competitive nature of the film industry and the financial implications of critical recognition.
The 98th Academy Awards nominations were announced, with Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' leading all films with a record-breaking 16 nominations, surpassing previous records set by 'All About Eve', 'Titanic', and 'La La Land'. Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' followed with 13 nominations. Both films are Warner Bros. Discovery — Warner Bros. Entertainment titles, and their strong performance comes amidst a contentious $72 billion sale of Warner Bros. Discovery — Warner Bros. Entertainment to Netflix, which is being challenged by Paramount Global's Skydance Media. This event is seen as a potential catalyst for the largest realignment in the film industry's history. Notable nominations include Ryan Coogler for Best Director and Best Screenplay, Michael Jordan for Best Actor, and multiple acting nominations for 'One Battle After Another' stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn. Other films like 'Frankenstein', 'Marty Supreme', and 'Sentimental Value' also received significant nominations. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also introduced a new category for casting this year. The awards ceremony will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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