Movies Update: The Oscar nominations

"Sinners" makes history, but not much good for "Wicked"

View in browser|nytimes.com January 23, 2026 By Mekado Murphy Hey, movie fans! With this year's Oscar nominations came the breaking of a record. The Ryan Coogler vampire drama "Sinners" received more Oscar nominations than any other film in history: a stunning 16, including best picture, director, best casting (new this year) and three acting nods, as well as recognition in nearly every category for which it qualified. The writer Maya Salam looked at past record-holders and how "Sinners" shattered their tallies. And our Projectionist, Kyle Buchanan, broke down the surprises (a healthy showing for "F1") and the snubs ("Wicked: For Good" was not so, um, popular). Check out the full list of nominees here and see what readers had to say about them. You can also take a look at the films and performances our critics would have chosen if they were in the academy. And if you're looking to catch up with the nominees you missed, here's exactly where you can stream them. Enjoy the movies! Eli Adé/Warner Bros. Oscar Nominations: 'Sinners' Breaks Record With 16 "One Battle After Another" was close behind with 13 nods. Acting nominees include Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Timothée Chalamet and Teyana Taylor. By Brooks Barnes and Nicole Sperling Warner Bros. 2026 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List The movies competing for the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony will air on March 15. By Shivani Gonzalez and Kellina Moore Warner Bros.; Universal Pictures The Projectionist Oscar Snubs and Surprises: 'Sinners' Makes History, 'Wicked' Withers Ariana Grande, Chase Infiniti and Paul Mescal were shut out, but voters made room for Delroy Lindo, Kate Hudson and "F1." By Kyle Buchanan Warner Bros. Where to Stream the 2026 Oscar Nominees Many of the top contenders can be watched at home. Here's a guide to help you get a jump on the field. By Scott Tobias CRITICS' PICKS Reviews of the five films that received the most Oscar nominations Warner Bros. Pictures Critic's Pick 'Sinners' Review: Ryan Coogler's Southern Horror Fantasia The director goes boldly out there in his fifth feature, a genre-defying, mind-bending shoot-em-up that stars Michael B. Jordan as twins. By Manohla Dargis Warner Bros. Critic's pick 'One Battle After Another' Review: Paul Thomas Anderson's Rallying Cry The director, at the height of his powers, delivers a startling, present-day American epic, with Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up radical and doting dad. By Manohla Dargis Christian Belgaux/Neon Critic's pick 'Sentimental Value' Review: Joachim Trier's Unhappy Household In this moving drama from the director of "The Worst Person in the World," Stellan Skarsgard and Renate Reinsve star as father and daughter in counterpoint. By Manohla Dargis A24 Critic's Pick 'Marty Supreme' Review: Timothée Chalamet Sprints to the Top The actor stars as a magnetic, striving table-tennis champ in Josh Safdie's new movie, one of the most exciting movies of the year. By Manohla Dargis Ken Woroner/Netflix Critic's Pick 'Frankenstein' Review: Guillermo del Toro's Creature Rises The director's interpretation of Mary Shelley's classic novel is the movie he was born to make. By Alissa Wilkinson NEWS & FEATURES 3 Films Used to Hold the Record for Oscar Nominations (Thanks to Some Quirks) As categories evolved over time, the way to make academy history did, too. But for decades, no film topped 14 nods, until "Sinners" smashed the record. By Maya Salam Documentary Lens In the Documentary Oscar Nominees, Acts of Defiance Big and Small Reflecting the power of nonfiction filmmaking, each contender involves subjects and even directors resisting authority in different ways. By Alissa Wilkinson Critic's Notebook 'Marty Supreme' Has a Lot to Say About Being Jewish in America The film's unapologetic depiction of the experience in all of its complications rejects the idea that such characters have to suffer. By Esther Zuckerman How Ralph Fiennes Rocks Out to Iron Maiden in 'The Bone Temple' One scene from the continuation of "28 Years Later" has Fiennes's character performing to the song "The Number of the Beast." A look at how the filmmakers pulled it off. By Esther Zuckerman One Actor, Two Bloodthirsty Villains In Jack O'Connell's hands, the vampire of "Sinners" and the cult leader of "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" are vicious in very different ways. By Esther Zuckerman MOVIE REVIEWS 'Mercy' Review: Watching the Detective Watching Chris Pratt plays a man accused of killing his wife in this witless action-thriller where harsh justice is dispensed by artificial intelligence. By Manohla Dargis 'H Is for Hawk' Review: All Shall Be Well Claire Foy stars along with a goshawk in an adaptation of Helen MacDonald's award-winning memoir. By Alissa Wilkinson 'Clika' Review: Dreaming of the Stage This film about a fieldworker trying to make it in music offers a Mexican American spin on underdog dreamer movies like "8 Mile." By Brandon Yu 'Return to Silent Hill' Review: A Macabre Spectacle This latest installment in the video game movie franchise looks like it's meant to be played. By Beatrice Loayza 'In Cold Light' Review: On Parole and on the Run In this dreary thriller, an ex-con faces escalating dangers and familial strife when she attempts to regain control of her drug operation. By Jeannette Catsoulis 'A New Love in Tokyo' Review: Sex in the Air The erotic film, first shown in 1994, finds room for sweetness with its kink. By Ben Kenigsberg 'Disneyland Handcrafted' Review: Making the Happiest Place on Earth Leslie Iwerks's documentary is a captivating look at the creative and logistical challenges of building a beloved theme park on California farmland. By Sheri Linden 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' Review: Indoctrination in the Classroom A primary schoolteacher in Russia documents the government's efforts to teach students pro-war messages. By Natalia Winkelman STREAMING RECOMMENDATIONS 7 Sports Documentaries to Stream Now A beloved sports commentator, the W.N.B.A.'s leading scorer and the franchise known as America's team go under the microscope. By Emmanuel Morgan Five Action Movies to Stream Now This month's picks include lonely swordsmen, buddy cops, and a World War II German tank. By Robert Daniels Stream These 8 Titles Before They Leave Netflix in February A couple of horror classics, a beloved sitcom and a great Paul Thomas Anderson film are among the gems leaving for U.S. subscribers next month. 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