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Michael B. Jordan Wins Top Actor Award for 'Sinners'
The star took home the Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role prize at the 2026 Actor Awards.
Mar. 2, 2026 at 5:55pm
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Michael B. Jordan won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 2026 Actor Awards for his dual portrayal of twins Stack and Smoke in the southern vampire blockbuster, Sinners. The actor beat out a competitive field that included Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Jesse Plemons, and Timothée Chalamet.
Why it matters
Jordan's win marks a major career milestone for the actor, who has steadily built an impressive filmography over the past decade. His performance in Sinners has been widely praised, and the film's multiple Oscar nominations suggest it could be a big winner at the upcoming Academy Awards.
The details
In his acceptance speech, a visibly moved Jordan reflected on his journey as an actor, thanking his mother for her support and director Ryan Coogler for creating a safe space for him to take creative risks. Sinners also took home the award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, further cementing its status as a frontrunner for the Oscars.
- The 2026 Actor Awards ceremony took place on March 2, 2026.
- The Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026.
The players
Michael B. Jordan
An American actor known for his roles in films such as Creed, Black Panther, and Sinners, for which he won the Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role award at the 2026 Actor Awards.
Viola Davis
An acclaimed American actress who presented the award for Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role to Michael B. Jordan at the 2026 Actor Awards.
Ryan Coogler
An American film director, producer, and screenwriter who directed Michael B. Jordan in the film Sinners and created a safe space for the actor to take creative risks.
What they’re saying
“I wasn't expecting this at all. I'm so honored and privileged to be nominated in this category with people and actors and humans that I love and I love their work and I love what they contribute to our craft.”
— Michael B. Jordan, Actor
“That kid from New Jersey is standing here right now. Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York when we didn't have money for the Holland Tunnel, or when we were looking for gas money and parking spaces.”
— Michael B. Jordan, Actor
“I want to thank Ryan Coogler, for giving me the opportunity to show what I can do and be fearless and create a safe space where we could find truth.”
— Michael B. Jordan, Actor
What’s next
Sinners is expected to be a major contender at the upcoming Academy Awards, which will take place on March 15, 2026. The film has already made history by becoming the most Oscar-nominated film of all time.
The takeaway
Michael B. Jordan's win at the 2026 Actor Awards is a testament to his impressive acting skills and the critical acclaim for his performance in Sinners. The film's multiple Oscar nominations suggest it could be a big winner at the upcoming Academy Awards, further solidifying Jordan's status as one of the most talented actors of his generation.
