"Sinners" was the movie to beat at the Oscars with a historic 16 nominations, but the film's losses in top categories aren't sitting well with fans.

From the outset, Sinners has been one of the hot favorites at this year's 98th Academy Awards. The vampire flick, directed by Ryan Coogler, was a hit with critics and audiences alike from its release

Sinners' star Michael B. Jordan won the Oscar for Best Actor over fellow nominees Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura

The 2026 Oscars are hosted by Conan O'Brien, who returned to emcee the ceremony for the second year in a row. The ceremony takes place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, broadcasting live on ABC and and streaming on Hulu starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

The singer performed “I Lied to You” alongside Raphael Saadiq, backed by a stage filled Blues legends, contemporary artists, and the cast of ‘Sinners.’

Autumn Durald Arkapaw asked all of the women in the room to stand up with her as she accepted her Oscar. "I don't get here without you guys."

Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is the favorite heading into the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. But Coogler’s “Sinners” comes in the lead nominee with a record 16 nominations. Both filmmakers are poised to leave with their first Oscar.