by Mychal ThompsonBuzzFeedBuzzFeed Staff The 98th Academy Awards are officially happening on March 15, and the nominations are finally here! Brianna Bryson / FilmMagic The 2026 Oscars are already a big year for major milestones, and, unfortunately, some jaw-dropping snubs. Here are some of the historic firsts and landmark nominations this year: Milestones and Records 1. Ryan Coogler's Sinners is now the most-nominated film of all time, with 16 nominations including Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor, Cinematography, and Screenplay. Warner Bros.