"Nominations for the 2026 Oscars are out, with leading the pack with a record 16 nominations for an individual movie. Star Michael B. Jordan, who played twins Smoke and Stack in the horror film set in 1930s Mississippi, was nominated for his first time. The film also garnered nods for best picture, best original screenplay, best directing and more. The previous nominations record for an individual movie was 14."
"The record-breaking nominations mark a banner year for the city of Oakland. Directed by Oakland-born Ryan Coogler, the film also yielded nominations for Delroy Lindo (Best Supporting Actor), who has lived in Oakland since the 1990s, and Raphael Saadiq (Best Original Song), from the Oakland R&B group Tony Toni Toné. Zinzi Coogler, Ryan's wife, creative partner and coproducer of 'Sinners,' was also born and raised in Oakland."
One film received a record 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing the previous individual-movie record of 14. Michael B. Jordan earned his first acting nomination for portraying twins Smoke and Stack in a 1930s Mississippi-set horror film. The film also secured nominations for best picture, best original screenplay, best directing and additional categories. The nominations highlighted Oakland connections: director Ryan Coogler was born in Oakland; Delroy Lindo, a Best Supporting Actor nominee, has lived in Oakland since the 1990s; Raphael Saadiq received a Best Original Song nomination; and Zinzi Coogler, a co-producer, was born and raised in Oakland. Several actors received first-time nominations.
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