Oscars 2026: Sinners and One Battle After Another Make History, Return to Imax 70mm
Oscars 2026: Sinners and One Battle After Another Make History, Return to Imax 70mm
Historic nominations, record-breaking milestones, and Imax 70mm comebacks set the stage for Oscar season.
The 2026 Oscar nominations brought a wave of historic milestones to the season. Sinners surged with a history-making 16 nominations, signaling broad industry support as the ceremony approaches. In another landmark moment, Ruth E. Carter was noted as the most-nominated Black woman in Oscar history, a record celebrated by peers and fans alike.
In a bid to capitalize on the momentum, both Sinners and One Battle After Another are set to return to select Imax 70mm screens during their Oscar run, offering the immersive experience that has long defined prestige cinema.
The nomination haul also sparked conversations about surprises and snubs. Early industry chatter highlighted that while Sinners and One Battle After Another earned praise, some fan favorites and underdogs were left out, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the ballots.
Reactions from key figures ran the gamut. First-time Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor, who stars in One Battle After Another, reportedly lost her voice from screaming with joy, while veteran stars like Kate Hudson and Ethan Hawke shared vivid anecdotes about the morning after the nods. Director Ryan Coogler expressed feeling “really fortunate” as the night’s headlines rolled in, reflecting a sense of historical significance for the project.
As the race moves forward, fans can expect ongoing interviews, screenings, and conversations about who will prevail on Oscar night, with the season once again shaping the broader dialogue about cinema, representation, and storytelling.
