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Sinners Scores 4 Oscars, Snubbed for Best Picture

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ryan Coogler's film Sinners earned 16 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards.
The film won four Oscars, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler.
However, it lost Best Picture to One Battle After Another, disappointing fans who felt snubbed.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw's historic Best Cinematography win marks a significant moment for Black representation in Hollywood.

History

Historical Context

The 1968 Academy Awards highlighted Hollywood's diversity issues, with only 2% of nominees from minority backgrounds, reflecting systemic barriers. This criticism has persisted, as only 6.4% of nominees were non-white from 1929 to 2023. Ryan Coogler's film *Sinners* winning four Oscars in 2025 marks a significant shift towards inclusivity, underscoring the ongoing struggle for representation in the film industry.

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Story summary

Ryan Coogler's film Sinners earned 16 nominations at the 98th Academy Awards.
The film won four Oscars, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler.
However, it lost Best Picture to One Battle After Another, disappointing fans who felt snubbed.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw's historic Best Cinematography win marks a significant moment for Black representation in Hollywood.

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