Ryan Coogler’s Sinners has been named Best Film by the Black Film Critics Circle. The film also picked up wins for Best Director, Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Supporting Actor for Delroy Lindo, Best Original Screenplay, Best Ensemble, and Best Cinematography.
Full list of winners below.
Best Film
Sinners
Best Director
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Best Actress
Tessa Thompson – Hedda
Best Supporting Actor
Delroy Lindo – Sinners
Best Supporting Actress
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Original Screenplay
Sinners
Adapted Screenplay
One Battle After Another
Cinematography
Sinners
Documentary Feature
The Perfect Neighbor
Animated Feature
KPop Demon Hunters
Foreign Language Film
It Was Just an Accident
Ensemble Performance
Sinners
BFCC Signature Awards
Pioneer Award – Ryan Coogler
This year’s BFCC Pioneer Award honors Ryan Coogler, whose body of work continues to redefine ambition, authorship, and scale in contemporary Black cinema. With “Sinners,” Coogler delivers a film that is both culturally grounded and formally daring. As BFCC member Harrison Martin (FLIXFROG) noted, “Coogler continues to prove himself as one of the most influential directors of our time.” His ability to merge spectacle with social consciousness embodies the spirit of this prestigious honor.
Rising Star / Best Newcomer – Chase Infiniti
The BFCC Rising Star Award goes to Chase Infiniti for her breakout performance in “One Battle After Another.” Holding her own opposite an ensemble of seasoned performers, Infiniti announces herself as a formidable new presence, bringing emotional intelligence, restraint, and depth to her feature-film debut.
Special Mention – 40 Acres
BFCC’s Special Mention recognizes “40 Acres,” a Canadian post-apocalyptic thriller directed by R.T. Thorne. A bold blend of genre filmmaking and social commentary, the film highlights an exciting new voice in North American cinema and serves as a reminder that some of the most innovative storytelling exists just beyond the mainstream spotlight.
Black Film Critics Circle: Top Ten Films of 2025
- Sinners
- One Battle After Another
- Marty Supreme
- Hamnet
- No Other Choice
- Black Bag
- The Secret Agent
- Weapons
- Train Dreams
- Highest 2 Lowest