Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Triumphs at Golden Globes, Eyes Oscars with Powerful Story and Dance

January 17, 2026
Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Triumphs at Golden Globes, Eyes Oscars with Powerful Story and Dance
  • In addition to Globes, Sinners won Best Original Score at the Golden Globes, with the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award, and Critics’ Choice honored Coogler for Best Original Screenplay.

  • Sinners is poised for major Oscar nominations in top categories, including Best Picture, Best Directing, and Best Original Screenplay.

  • The film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, has secured a Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award at the 83rd Golden Globes, underscoring its continued relevance in awards season.

  • A central blues motif runs through the film, highlighted by a standout dance scene led by Sammie (Miles Caton) that channels ancestral spirits and grew from an emotionally resonant draft.

  • Coogler describes the notable dance scene as a victory amid darkness, celebrating Black cultural heritage and the transformative power of music during hardship.

  • Set in the 1932 Jim Crow South, the story follows twins Smoke and Stack, portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, as they return from World War I, open a juke joint, and confront systemic racism and supernatural threats.

  • Financially, the film has grossed approximately $368.2 million worldwide, with around $280 million domestic and $88.2 million international.

  • Sinners is available for streaming on HBO Max and through video-on-demand platforms for those wanting to watch.

  • The film has earned nominations from the Producers Guild, NAACP Image Awards, and Directors Guild of America, with Miles Caton and Michael B. Jordan receiving SAG-AFTRA nominations for supporting and lead roles.

  • Since its April 2024 theatrical release, Sinners has been an awards-season favorite, earning top accolades from the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review, which named it a top 10 film of 2025.

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