Michael B. Jordan's Sinners Sweeps NAACP Image Awards

0:00On March 1, Michael B. Jordan had a huge night at the NAACP image awards on Saturday, picking up awards for outstanding actor and emotion picture, an entertainer of the year. Both wins came for his work in the horror thriller Sinners, directed by Ryan Kugler. The film dominated the ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, grabbing 13 wins out of 18 nominations. Kugler himself swept categories for directing, writing, and the picture overall. Supporting cast members shown too, with Del Roy Lindo and Wunmi Musaku taking supporting actor and actress honors, Miles Katen earned breakthrough performance and the whole ensemble got recognized. Jordan got emotional in his speeches, honoring his late black Panther co-star Chad Wood Boseman and thanking the NAACP for always making him feel seen, and supported. Even the soundtrack picked up an award, making Sinners the clear standout. That success has everyone buzzing about his chances, heading into the Academy Awards on March 15, 2026.