Overview
- Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq led a live recreation of the film’s juke‑joint sequence, with Saadiq and co-writer Ludwig Göransson’s song performed alongside Buddy Guy, Misty Copeland, Brittany Howard, Shaboozey, Eric Gales, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Alice Smith, Bobby Rush, Jayme Lawson and Li Jun Li.
- Producers selected only two Best Original Song numbers for live performance to emphasize cultural impact, featuring Sinners’ “I Lied to You” and KPop Demon Hunters’ “Golden.”
- The elaborate set transformed the Dolby Theatre into a juke joint and drew a standing ovation, earning widespread praise as one of the telecast’s signature moments.
- Sinners ended the ceremony with four Oscars, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.
- Best Original Song went to “Golden,” leaving “I Lied to You” celebrated on the broadcast but without the statuette.