Sinners Wins Big on the Night Even as It Loses Ground in Nominations

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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.
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