"" Sinners" didn't just break the all-time record for nominations, it broke it by two, racking up an incredible 16 nominations, and showing up in every single category where it even had a remote chance. It was also a great morning for those who still want to believe the Oscars can throw a great curveball, with " F1 " pulling off a surprise Best Picture nomination."
"And considering the potent, timely relevance of " It Was Just an Accident"-and the real-life story behind Jafar Panahi making it-presuming the film would be a major Oscar player since it won the Palme d'Or last May felt like a no-brainer. But it ultimately received just two nominations (for Best International Film and Best Original Screenplay), while missing out in two major categories where it was expected to be a sure thing (Best Picture and Best Director)."
The Academy nominations combined surprising omissions with notable successes. Sinners set a new all-time nominations record with 16 nods and appeared in every category where it had a chance. F1 scored an unexpected Best Picture nomination, which reduced the Best Picture field's potential international representation from three films to two. International cinema achieved stronger recognition than in many recent years, yet also produced several surprising snubs. It Was Just an Accident, the 2025 Palme d'Or winner, earned only two nominations (Best International Film and Best Original Screenplay) and missed both Best Picture and Best Director, prompting questions about voter response and distribution dynamics.
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