Michael B. Jordan Wins His First Oscar for ‘Sinners’ at the 98th Academy Awards

Michael B. Jordan won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his role in Sinners at the 98th Academy Awards which was held on March 16, 2026.

Jordan won the award for his role as twins, Elijah “Smoke” and Elias “Stack” Moore. In the movie, he portrayed two different personalities.

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The win was significant because it was Jordan’s first Academy Award and nomination. At 39, he joined became one of the few black actors, alongside Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, and Jamie Foxx who had won the Best Actor award.

In his acceptance speech, Jordan thanked his family, his fans, and longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler, who directed Sinners.

Of Coogler, whom he had worked with five times, he said:

“so honoured to to call you a collaborator and a friend and give me an opportunity and space for me to be seen. I love you too, bro.”

He acknowledged the actors who came before him, saying he stood on their shoulders.

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Sinners received multiple nominations and won and winning several awards. Although Sinners performed well, One Battle After Another won the best picture award.

Michael B. Jordan’s first Oscar win marks a milestone in his career, showing both his achievement in Sinners and his growing recognition in Hollywood.