Overview
- Coogler told The New York Times his 2016 decision was not out of animosity toward Oscar voters but due to limited bandwidth and unease with judging other artists’ work.
- He reiterated a long-held stance that he prefers engagement through labor unions and day-to-day craft over awards-season glamour.
- Coverage notes earlier omissions for Fruitvale Station and Creed, and his absence from the Best Director lineup even when Black Panther earned a Best Picture nomination.
- Sinners has collected Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations and is widely tracked as a Best Picture frontrunner, with many predicting Coogler could secure his first Best Director nod.
- He said he remains focused on upcoming work, including developing a third Black Panther film and producing Proximity Media projects such as an X-Files revival.