According to IGN’s calculations, “Everything Everywhere All At One” is now the most-awarded film ever with 158 mentions to date from major critics organizations and awards bodies.
This previous record-holder was 2003’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King”, which earned 101 awards.
Kudos to IGN for going through all the math. They do mention that in the 20 years since the release of ‘Return of the King’, there have been new organizations and critics circles added to the awards fray.
Out of the 152 total organizations that gave nominations to EEAAO and ROTK, only 45 recognized both films. Narrowing down their totals to just these 45 organizations, EEAAO still has ROTK beat when it comes to awards (138 to 127), nominations (295 to 189), and organizations that gave them an award (39 to 37). See below a quick look at IGN's math.
EEAAO received 11 Oscar nominations, how many will it win on Sunday night? ‘The Return of the King’ won 11 Oscars, I doubt EEAAO reaches that tally and wins every single category that it’s been nominated in.