Oscars 2026: 'Sinners' Makes History with Record Nominations, 'Wicked: For Good' Shocking Snub Sparks Outrage

BY TheEntBase Editorial Team • JANUARY 22 2026 AT 9:14 AM ET

Credit: 2026 Oscar nominations: Michael B. Jordan in 'Sinners' ; Timothée Chalamet in 'Marty Surpeme'. Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures; VALERIE MACON / AFP via Getty; A24

In a seismic Oscars 2026 announcement that has Hollywood buzzing, the dark thriller 'Sinners' has shattered nomination records with an unprecedented 14 nods, while the highly anticipated musical 'Wicked: For Good' was completely shut out, igniting immediate backlash from fans and critics alike.

Oscars statuette. STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

The nominations reveal a dramatic shift in Academy tastes, with 'Sinners' now tied for the most nominations in Oscars history, while 'Wicked: For Good'—despite Golden Globes momentum and massive box office success—fails to secure a single nomination, marking one of the biggest snubs in recent memory. The Academy's special awards announcements, including lifetime achievement honors, have been overshadowed by this polarizing nominations list that is already trending globally.

THE ENTBASE VIEW

"This year's Oscars nominations represent a bold departure from tradition, rewarding edgy, dark storytelling over crowd-pleasing spectacles. The complete exclusion of 'Wicked: For Good'—a film with both critical acclaim and commercial success—suggests the Academy is deliberately courting controversy and redefining what 'prestige' means in modern cinema. Whether this is visionary or out-of-touch will be the debate leading up to the ceremony."

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