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At the 2026 Oscars, Sinners racked up 16 nominations but ceded 12 to rivals, becoming the ceremony’s biggest nomination loser, yet still claimed four wins (score, cinematography, original screenplay and lead actor) as Ryan Coogler drove a mood of gratitude and unity; Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win cinematography, underscoring a night that celebrated collaboration over competition.
At the 98th Academy Awards, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another won Best Picture and Director as the season’s momentum proved unpredictable, while Ryan Coogler’s historic night highlighted a platform for Black women behind the camera; Timothée Chalamet fell short of the trophy, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first Black woman and first Filipina to win Best Cinematography.
At the 2026 Oscars, Marty Supreme was shut out despite nine nominations, while surprises emerged elsewhere: Mr. Nobody Against Putin won best documentary feature; Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first Black woman to win best cinematography for Sinners; One Battle After Another won best casting; The Perfect Neighbor’s Geeta Gandbhir lost in the documentary categories; and there was a rare live-action short tie between Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva.
At the 2026 Oscars, Marty Supreme—nine-nominated but shut out in all categories—led a night of shocks: a rare live-action short tie between Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva; Mr. Nobody Against Putin won Best Documentary Feature; Geeta Gandbhir failed to win in the documentary categories; Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first Black woman to win Best Cinematography for Sinners; One Battle After Another took Best Casting; and Sentimental Value and Hamnet each won a single award.
Sinners capped a record-breaking Oscars night with four wins from a historic 16 nominations, led by Ryan Coogler’s Oscar for original screenplay, Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography, Michael B. Jordan taking Best Actor on his first nomination, and Ludwig Göransson winning Best Original Score as the film cemented its place in Oscar history.
Oscars 2026 blended glitz with glitches: Conan O’Brien’s sharp hosting energized a night crowded with standout moments, including Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman to win an Oscar for Cinematography and Amy Madigan’s long-awaited Best Supporting Actress win, capped by Michael B. Jordan’s triumphant Best Actor victory for Sinners. The evening also featured a highly anticipated Bridesmaids reunion that fell flat, a Barbra Streisand/Robert Redford tribute audio misfire, and a rare live‑action short tie that stretched the speeches. The piece notes a future shift of the ceremony to YouTube by 2029 and hopes O’Brien stays on as host.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes the first woman to win the Oscar for cinematography for the film Sinners at the 2026 Academy Awards, marking a historic milestone in the industry.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and first person of color to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography at the 98th Academy Awards for Sinners, cementing her place in Oscar history; her prior work includes Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and her acceptance speech highlighted the contributions of women in the industry.
Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller, becomes the first film to earn 16 Oscar nominations—the most for any film—spanning best picture, directing and acting categories, with Ruth E. Carter's historic costume-design nomination and Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s cinematography nod highlighted. Analysts expect a modest win haul despite the record nominations, while Warner Bros leads with 30 nominations; the ceremony is on March 15 and will be hosted by Conan O’Brien.