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Ryan Coogler Makes Oscars History as 'Sinners' Wins Best Original Screenplay

Ryan Coogler's film 'Sinners' won the Best Original Screenplay award at the 98th Academy Awards. With this victory, Coogler becomes only the second Black writer to win this Oscar, following Jordan Peele's 2018 win. The film had previously earned Coogler a BAFTA, making him the first Black winner in that screenplay category. Attention now turns to the Best Actor category, where the film's star, Michael B. Jordan, has received his first Oscar nomination.

Key Points: 'Sinners' Wins Best Original Screenplay at 2026 Oscars

  • Ryan Coogler wins Best Original Screenplay
  • Becomes second Black writer to win the award
  • Defeated strong competition including Joachim Trier
  • Previously won a historic BAFTA
  • Michael B. Jordan nominated for Best Actor
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Oscars 2026: 'Sinners' wins Best Original Screenplay

Ryan Coogler wins Best Original Screenplay for 'Sinners' at the 98th Academy Awards, becoming the second Black writer to receive the honor.

"He defeated Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie for Marty Supreme... to clinch the prestigious award."

Los Angeles, March 16

Awards are pouring in for Sinners, just as expected, at the ongoing 98th Academy Awards.

Ryan Coogler's directorial 'Sinners' bagged the Best Original Screenplay award. He defeated Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie for Marty Supreme, Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value, and Robert Kaplow for Blue Moon to clinch the prestigious award.

With this win, Ryan Coogler became only the second Black writer to receive the award, following Jordan Peele, who won in 2018 for Get Out.

Prior to this, Coogler won the BAFTA award for Original Screenplay for his film 'Sinners', becoming the first Black winner in this category.

All eyes are now on the Best Actor in a Leading Role category, where Michael B. Jordan is nominated for his first Academy Award for his performance in Sinners. In the film, he plays identical twins Smoke and Stack.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Fantastic news! Coogler is a brilliant storyteller. The premise of playing identical twins sounds incredibly challenging. Rooting for Michael B. Jordan to take home Best Actor now. Fingers crossed!
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Rohit P
While I'm happy for his win, I do wish Indian screenwriters got even a fraction of this global recognition. Our stories are just as powerful, if not more. Just a thought.
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Sarah B
Saw this at the Mumbai Film Festival last year. The screenplay is tight and the dual role by Jordan is mind-blowing. Well-deserved win, no doubt. A modern classic.
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Vikram M
Historic win! First Black winner at BAFTA and now second at Oscars. Breaking barriers. Hope this inspires more diverse voices in cinema worldwide, including in our own Bollywood and regional industries.
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Karthik V
The article says he defeated Joachim Trier. I loved 'The Worst Person in the World'. Must be some tough competition. 'Sinners' must be really special. Booking tickets for the weekend show!

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