After a triumphant run at the box office, Ryan Coogler’s horror film Sinners is making waves this awards season, amassing over 60 accolades across various critics groups, guilds and major ceremonies. Stars Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, and breakout actor Miles Caton have garnered significant recognition for their performances, whereas Ludwig Göransson’s haunting score and Coogler’s incisive screenplay have also received multiple honors.
Even before the calendar turned to 2026, Sinners had already racked up accolades from several local critics and journalism associations, including the Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association, the Phoenix Film Critics Society, the Indiana Film Journalists Association, and the Gotham Awards. The film also received international recognition from the Dublin Film Critics Circle and was celebrated at the Critics Choice Association’s 8th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema, and Television.
With the 98th Academy Awards set for March 15 and Sinners leading the nominations with an impressive 16 nods, here’s a comprehensive guide to the major awards the film’s cast and creatives have collected this season.
Critics Choice Awards — January 4
Sinners entered the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards with a remarkable 17 nominations, ultimately winning four prestigious awards:
- Best Casting and Ensemble — Francine Maisler
- Best Young Actor/Actress — Miles Caton
- Best Original Screenplay — Ryan Coogler
- Best Score — Ludwig Göransson
Astra Film Awards — January 9
The winning streak continued at the Astra Film Awards, where Sinners secured six awards during its ninth annual ceremony:
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Cast Ensemble
- Best Director — Ryan Coogler
- Best Original Screenplay — Ryan Coogler
- Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama — Michael B. Jordan
- Best Original Score — Ludwig Göransson
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards — January 10
At the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards, veteran actor Delroy Lindo was honored for his standout performance:
- Best Supporting Actor — Delroy Lindo
Golden Globe Awards — January 11
During the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, watched by over eight million viewers, the cast and crew celebrated two wins:
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture — Ludwig Göransson
- Cinematic and Box Office Achievement — Sinners
GRAMMY Awards — February 1
The film’s music was recognized at the GRAMMY Awards, where both its score and soundtrack received accolades:
- Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media — Ludwig Göransson
- Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media — Ryan Coogler, Ludwig Göransson, and Serena Göransson (producers). Niki Sherrod (music supervisor)
Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards — February 6
Two honors were bestowed at the Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards:
- Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film — Ludwig Göransson
- Outstanding Original Song for a Drama or Documentary — “I Lied to You,” by Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson
African American Film Critics Association Awards — February 8
At the 17th Annual AAFCA Awards, which were initially announced on December 8, 2025, Sinners won several awards:
- Best Actor — Michael B. Jordan
- Best Director — Ryan Coogler
- Best Screenplay — Ryan Coogler
- Best Supporting Actress — Wunmi Mosaku
- Best Music — Ludwig Göransson
Black Reel Awards — February 16
Sinners made history at the 26th annual Black Reel Awards, achieving a record 14 wins:
- Outstanding Film
- Outstanding Director — Ryan Coogler
- Outstanding Lead Performance — Michael B. Jordan
- Outstanding Supporting Performance — Wunmi Mosaku
- Outstanding Screenplay — Ryan Coogler
- Outstanding Ensemble
- Outstanding Score — Ludwig Göransson
- Outstanding Original Song — “I Lied to You”
- Outstanding Breakthrough Performance — Miles Caton
- Outstanding Cinematography — Autumn Durald Arkapaw
- Outstanding Editing — Michael P. Shawver
- Outstanding Hair & Makeup
- Outstanding Production Design
BAFTA Awards — February 22
International recognition came at the BAFTA Awards, where Sinners won:
- Best Original Screenplay — Ryan Coogler
- Best Original Score — Ludwig Göransson
- Best Supporting Actress — Wunmi Mosaku
NAACP Image Awards — February 28
The film received significant recognition at the NAACP Image Awards, taking home 13 wins:
- Entertainer of the Year — Michael B. Jordan
- Outstanding Motion Picture
- Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture — Michael B. Jordan
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture — Delroy Lindo
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture — Wunmi Mosaku
- Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture — Ryan Coogler
- Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture — Ryan Coogler
- Outstanding Breakthrough Performance — Miles Caton
- Outstanding Ensemble Cast
Upcoming Highlights
As the 98th Academy Awards approach, excitement builds for Sinners, which has established itself as a leading contender with its record number of nominations. The film’s impact on culture and storytelling continues to resonate, promising a thrilling culmination to an already celebrated awards season.
Fans and critics alike are encouraged to engage with the film’s journey by sharing their thoughts and experiences with Sinners. The film’s achievements not only reflect the talent behind the camera but also the powerful narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.
