Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Heads to the Oscars

The critically acclaimed vampire film is now available to stream ahead of the Academy Awards.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Ryan Coogler's Sinners, a Southern Gothic vampire thriller set in Jim Crow-era Mississippi, is headed to the Oscars this year with several nominations, including Best Picture. The film, which stars Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers who open a juke joint only to face a vampire threat, has been praised for its sharp style and performances. Viewers can now stream the movie on various VOD platforms as well as on HBO Max and Hulu.

Why it matters

Sinners is a significant film for director Ryan Coogler, who is telling a new story after his acclaimed work on the Creed and Black Panther franchises. The movie's Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, demonstrate its critical acclaim and cultural impact.

The details

In Sinners, Michael B. Jordan plays twins Smoke and Stack, World War I veterans and former Chicago gangsters who return home to Mississippi to open a juke joint. But their American dream becomes a nightmare when vampires come knocking. The film features a stellar supporting cast including Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Moskau, Delroy Lindo, Saul Williams, and Li Jun Li.

  • Sinners was released in theaters in the summer of 2025.
  • The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 2, 2026.

The players

Ryan Coogler

The director of Sinners, known for his work on the Creed and Black Panther franchises.

Michael B. Jordan

The lead actor in Sinners, who plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack.

Sinners

The Southern Gothic vampire thriller directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan.

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What’s next

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, where Sinners is nominated for several awards, will take place on March 2, 2026.

The takeaway

Ryan Coogler's Sinners has emerged as a critical darling and Oscar contender, further cementing the director's reputation for crafting visually striking and thematically rich films that explore important social and cultural issues.