US EditionCoogler and Jordan Earn Their First Oscars
Sinners secured four Oscars including Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay, with Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography.
- On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Ryan Coogler's Sinners won four Oscars at the 98th Academy Awards, with Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor and thanking those who believed in Coogler's vision.
- Set in the 1930s, Sinners entered the Oscars with 16 nominations, the most in nearly 100 years, and Bay Area fans said its success highlighted regional filmmaking.
- Ryan Coogler won Best Original Screenplay, becoming the second Black writer to win, while Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win Best Cinematography yesterday.
- The wins delivered long-overdue recognition from the film industry and Academy voters and underscored Sinners' $365 million worldwide box-office success.
- Despite missing Best Director and Best Picture, supporters voiced disappointment that Lindo was not honored, while Coogler highlighted his Oakland and Richmond roots in his speech.
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Ryan Coogler Secures 1st Oscar For Penning ‘Sinners’
Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty Ryan Coogler knew he was leaving a trail of fire when he put pen to paper while crafting the Sinners script, and the Academy rightfully rewarded him for his film. Coming into the night, Sinners was the nominated movie ever with 16 noms, and it was a rough start for everyone’s favorite vampire period drama/horror, with the film going 0 for 4 until Coogler won for Best Original Screenplay. The win was the first for …
Ryan Coogler was $200K in student debt and 'making no money' while filming 'Creed'—now, his $330 million success 'Sinners' took home four Oscars
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Sinners Wins 4 Oscars as Michael B. Jordan, Coogler, Arkapaw Make History
LOS ANGELES — Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, delivered one of the biggest moments of the 98th Academy Awards, taking home four Oscars in a night that celebrated the film’s artistry, music, and powerful performances. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony also featured a stirring performance of “I Lied to […] The post Sinners Wins 4 Oscars as Michael B. Jordan, Coogler, Arkapaw Make History appeared first on The …
Coogler and Jordan earn their first Oscars
Sinners entered the 98th Annual Academy Awards already etched into the record books with a historic 16 nominations — the most ever for a single film. That alone made the night feel like a victory, especially for a story rooted in Black life, Black folklore, and Black imagination. Before a single envelope was opened, the film had already expanded the boundaries of what Hollywood is willing to recognize. Ryan Coogler’s latest masterpiece didn’t sw…
Bay Area natives, 'Sinners' director and cinematographer win big, make history at 2026 Oscars
Hollywood's best recognized and rejoiced! Bay Area natives, "Sinners" director Ryan Coogler and cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw win big, make history at the 98th Oscars.
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The Mercury newsRyan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, ‘Sinners’: Big Oscar wins for Black culture, Bay Area filmmakers
Coogler's achievements, and the critical and commercial success of 'Sinners,' are credited with bringing much deserved attention to Black storytelling, original films and the Bay Area's dynamic filmmaking community.
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