Filmmaker Ryan Coogler achieved significant recognition at the recent Oscar nominations announcement, earning three nods for his original horror film Sinners. Coogler’s nominations include directing, screenwriting, and best picture, helping the film secure a record-breaking total of 16 nominations, the highest in Oscars history. The announcement took place ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Top Nominated Filmmakers and Their Projects
Josh Safdie, known for his work on the film Marty Supreme, leads individual nominees this year with four nominations. His acknowledgments span director, original screenplay, editing, and producer for best picture, contributing to the film’s nine total nominations. Collaborator Ronald Bronstein also received nominations for original screenplay and editing, along with a producing credit for best picture.
Timothée Chalamet, the star of Marty Supreme, secured two nominations this year—for best actor and as a producer on the best picture contender. He stands out as the only actor nominee returning from the prior year.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another earned three nominations: best director, adapted screenplay, and best picture as a producer. These are part of the film’s overall 13 nominations.
Chloé Zhao’s work on the film Hamnet brought her nominations for directing, adapted screenplay, and producer of a best picture nominee, with the project achieving eight total nods.
Additional Noteworthy Nominations
Guillermo Del Toro’s film Frankenstein also received nine nominations, including acknowledgments for Del Toro as a producer and for adapted screenplay. Joachim Trier earned nominations in two categories for Sentimental Value: best director and best original screenplay.
Emma Stone, a two-time Oscar winner, earned dual nominations this year—producing the film Bugonia and competing in the best actress category.
Jafar Panahi, the Iranian filmmaker currently facing legal challenges in his home country, received nominations for original screenplay and best international feature for his film It Was Just an Accident.
About the 98th Academy Awards Ceremony
The upcoming 98th Oscars will be hosted by Conan O’Brien and broadcast live on ABC, with streaming available on Hulu. The ceremony is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT at the Dolby Theatre, Ovation Hollywood, promising to celebrate the achievements of an impressive group of filmmakers, actors, and producers recognized this year.
