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Ryan Coogler Wins Best Original Screenplay for 'Sinners' at the 98th Oscars

The win marks his first Oscar, signaling rare Academy recognition for an original, Delta‑rooted horror musical with a record 16 nominations.

Overview

  • Coogler becomes the second Black writer to win Best Original Screenplay, following Jordan Peele’s 2018 victory for Get Out.
  • Sinners leads this year’s Academy Awards with 16 nominations, the most for any film in Oscar history.
  • Michael B. Jordan earned a Best Actor nomination for his dual performance as twins, joining a cast that includes Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo.
  • The film is streaming on HBO Max and Prime Video, and it has also returned to select theaters for a limited re‑release.
  • Warner Bros.’ release was a box‑office hit, grossing about $279.9 million domestically and $369.2 million worldwide on a reported $90 million budget.