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Sinners Dominates AAFCA Awards; Jordan, Thompson Shine
9 Dec
Summary
- Sinners' swept major awards, including best actor, actress, and director.
- Michael B. Jordan and Tessa Thompson recognized for powerful performances.
- The 17th annual AAFCA Awards ceremony will be held February 8, 2026.

The 17th annual African American Film Critics Association Awards have announced their winners, with the film 'Sinners' dominating the accolades. Michael B. Jordan received the best actor award for his role in 'Sinners,' while Tessa Thompson was honored as best actress for her performance in 'Hedda.' The film 'Sinners' also secured wins for its director and writer, Ryan Coogler, alongside best ensemble and best music.
Other notable achievements include 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning best animated feature and Damson Idris and Wunmi Mosaku taking home supporting actor and actress awards. Emerging face honors were given to Miles Caton and Chase Infiniti for their work in 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another,' respectively. 'Hedda' was recognized as the best independent feature.
These distinguished achievements will be celebrated at the AAFCA Awards ceremony on February 8, 2026, held at The Maybourne in Beverly Hills, California. The recognized storytellers are lauded for their contributions to cinema, challenging audiences and reflecting current societal themes.




