‘Sinners’ strikes gold at 2026 Grammys with dual wins

'Sinners' strikes gold at 2026 GRAMMYs with dual wins

Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller ‘Sinners’ continued its remarkable awards season dominance on Sunday night, securing two major victories at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. The film took home ‘Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media’ for composer Ludwig Göransson’s haunting, atmospheric original score, marking his fifth Grammy win in the category.

Additionally, ‘Sinners’ claimed ‘Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media’ as a various artists album, celebrating its blend of original songs and period-inspired tracks that enriched the 1930s-set horror-fantasy narrative.

The wins cap a triumphant run for the Warner Bros. release, which has captivated audiences and critics since its April 2025 theatrical debut. Göransson’s music, drawing on blues, gospel, and eerie orchestral elements perfectly complemented the film’s exploration of Black culture, vampirism, and Southern folklore. The compilation soundtrack featured standout contributions, including original songs like “I Lied to You” by Miles Caton and “Pale, Pale Moon” by Jayme Lawson, alongside tracks from artists such as Rod Wave.

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These Grammy triumphs arrive on the heels of ‘Sinners’ historic achievement at the 2026 Academy Awards, where it shattered the all-time record with 16 nominations, surpassing the previous mark of 14 shared by classics like ‘All About Eve’ (1950), ‘Titanic’ (1997), and ‘La La Land’ (2016).

The film’s Oscar nods spanned major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director for Coogler, Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, supporting acting slots for Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku, as well as technical fields like cinematography, production design, visual effects, and original score and song.

With a global box office haul exceeding $368 million and widespread acclaim for its bold storytelling and cultural resonance, ‘Sinners’ has solidified its status as one of the most celebrated films of its era.

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