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Sinners Wins Four Oscars, Unveils Dark Mississippi Secrets

3/17/2026

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Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, won four Academy Awards in 2025, including best original screenplay.
Michael B. Jordan stars as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in a story set in 1932 Mississippi, with Hailee Steinfeld and Delroy Lindo in supporting roles.
The brothers return to their hometown and uncover dark secrets.
Sinners streams on HBO Max.
The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray.

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Story summary

Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, won four Academy Awards in 2025, including best original screenplay.
Michael B. Jordan stars as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in a story set in 1932 Mississippi, with Hailee Steinfeld and Delroy Lindo in supporting roles.
The brothers return to their hometown and uncover dark secrets.
Sinners streams on HBO Max.
The film will be released on DVD and Blu-ray.