Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another are reportedly receiving additional 70mm IMAX screenings after both films secured an impressive array of Oscar nominations leading up to the 2026 Academy Awards.

Fans of two of the biggest cinematic hits of 2025 have a compelling reason to revisit special IMAX presentations in the near future, according to Variety. While exact release dates for the genre-bending vampire epic and the Leonardo DiCaprio-starring action thriller remain unconfirmed, the outlet reports that the former is anticipated to launch during its awards campaign, with the latter arriving “in the coming weeks.”

Shot entirely on 70mm film, Sinners captivated audiences with its haunting narrative of music and bloodthirsty antagonists set against a 1930s Mississippi backdrop upon its premiere last April. This IMAX expansion follows its historic performance at yesterday’s Oscars ceremony, where it achieved a record-breaking 16 nominations, cementing its status as the most-nominated film in Academy history. Featuring performances by Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton, Delroy Lindo, and Wunmi Mosaku, the film is nominated for multiple acting categories, Best Picture, Original Screenplay, Achievement in Sound, among others.

Following closely behind is One Battle After Another, which heads to the 98th Academy Awards with a formidable 13 nominations. PTA’s latest entry has undoubtedly earned its spot in the competition thanks to standout turns from DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti in a story about an ex-revolutionary confronting a relentless threat from his past. It is nominated for Adapted Screenplay, Original Score, Editing, Best Picture, and more.

The Oscars, scheduled for March 15, 2026, appear poised to be a highly competitive night as audiences flock to see their favorite filmmakers accept awards on stage. With two of the evening’s top contenders returning for limited 70mm engagements, excitement is likely to build among both new and veteran fans ahead of the ceremony. However, since only a select number of IMAX theaters worldwide support 70mm projection, interested viewers should secure tickets quickly if they wish to attend these special screenings.

Meanwhile, another awards contender, Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, is also slated for a nationwide IMAX release as the award season intensifies. Variety’s report suggests that Brad Pitt’s F1 movie may also secure a 70mm rollout. For further details, read our 9/10 Sinner review, where we noted the Coogler film “expertly blends plenty of vampires and music into a compelling story about twin brothers.” You can also explore our 10/10 One Battle After Another review, which hailed the movie as a “masterpiece.”