WASHINGTON — Ryan Coogler’s vampire epic, “Sinners,” steeped in blues, dominated the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards announced on Thursday, setting a new milestone with 16 nods, more than any film in Oscar history.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized “Sinners” with an unprecedented number of nominations, surpassing the previous record of 14, a feat shared by classics like “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land.” Among its nominations, Coogler was recognized for both best director and best screenplay, while Michael B. Jordan, who took on dual roles, received his first Oscar nomination for best actor.

Coming in second was Paul Thomas Anderson’s revolutionary tale “One Battle After Another,” which garnered 13 nominations. Despite being a frontrunner, the film’s lead, newcomer Chase Infiniti, was notably absent from the best actress category, although Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio del Toro, and Sean Penn were recognized for their performances.

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Horror films have traditionally been left out of the Oscars, but as nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are announced Thursday, Ryan Coogler’s vampire tale “Sinners” could make history.

Ten films are nominated for best picture, as read by presenters Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman: “Bugonia,” “F1,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “One Battle After Another,” “The Secret Agent,” “Sentimental Value,” “Sinners” and “Train Dreams.”

The first category read was supporting actress. The nominees are Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter LilIeaas for “Sentimental Value,” Amy Madigan for “Weapons,” Wunmi Mosaku for “Sinners” and Teyana Taylor for “One Battle After Another.”

For supporting actor, the nominees are Jacob Elordi for “Frankenstein,” Sean Penn for “One Battle After Another,” Stellan Skarsgård for “Sentimental Value,” Benicio del Toro for “One Battle After Another” and Delroy Lindo for “Sinners.”

No movie has ever landed more than 14 nominations — something achieved only by “All About Eve,” “Titanic” and “La La Land.” But “Sinners” could top that mark with a heap of nods for its lush craft, Coogler’s writing and direction, and Michael B. Jordan’s acting (it would be his first nomination).

Right with it will likely be Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” which has coasted through awards season as the clear frontrunner. The father-daughter revolutionary comedy could land 14 nominations of its own, including five or even six acting nominations.

Whatever the final tally is, Warner Bros. is poised for its best Oscar showing in the 102-year-old studio’s history. Both “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” should lead Warner Bros. to a record haul even as the studio prepares for its sale to Netflix. Earlier this week, Netflix amended its $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to an all-cash offer, sweetening its offer over that of Paramount Skydance.

This year, the Oscars are introducing a new category for casting. That new honor helped “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” pad their already impressive stats. Along with those two films, the nominees are “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme” and “The Secret Agent.”

“Sinners” can also be found among the nominees for original song: “Golden” from “Kpop Demon Hunters,” “Train Dreams” from “Train Dreams,” “Dear Me” from “Diane Warren: Relentess,” “I Lied To You” from “Sinners” and “Sweet Dreams Of Joy” from “Viva Verdi!”

The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and will be televised live on ABC and Hulu. YouTube’s new deal to exclusively air won’t take effect until 2029. This year, Conan O’Brien will return as host.

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