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History-Making Nominees at the 98th Academy Awards

Published March 15, 2026, 09:08
History-Making Nominees at the 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards are highlighting numerous nominees and films that have already made history, regardless of whether they win an award. 'Sinners' broke the record for the most nominations of all time with 16, while Steven Spielberg extends his record as the producer with the most nominations. Didi Gardner became the producer with the most nominations, and Josh Safdie tied the record for the most individual nominations for a single film. In the directing category, Chloe Zhao is the second woman with two nominations, while Joachim Trier is the first Norwegian director to compete in the category. Additionally, he is the first Norwegian to direct two films nominated for Best International Feature Film. In the acting categories, Wagner Moura is the first Brazilian to vie for the Best Actor Oscar, while Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas are the first Norwegian actresses to be nominated for acting in the Norwegian language. Finally, Amy Madigan broke the record for the longest time between her first and second Oscar nomination among female actresses, confirming her long and successful career.