Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Ryan Coogler and “KPop Demon Hunters” are among the honorees at the 17th annual African American Film Critics Association Awards. The winners, selected by more than 100 AAFCA members, recognize achievements across 16 categories and include a top 10 films of the year list.
Jordan will receive best actor for his performance in “Sinners,” while Thompson is named best actress for her role in “Hedda.” Coogler earns best director and best writing for “Sinners,” and “KPop Demon Hunters” takes home best animated feature.
Other notable winners include Damson Idris and Wunmi Mosaku, who earned best supporting actor and actress honors for “F1” and “Sinners,” respectively. Miles Caton and Chase Infiniti received emerging face awards for their performances in “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another.” “Sinners” also won best ensemble, “Hedda” was named best independent feature and Ludwig Göransson received best music for the “Sinners” soundtrack.
Given the ubiquity of “Sinners” among the awards winners, it’s no surprise that the Warner Bros. movie leads the AAFCA’s Top-10 films of the year list.
See the full list below:
- “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
- “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.)
- “Hedda” (Amazon MGM)
- “Frankenstein” (Netflix)
- “Hamnet” (Focus Features)
- “Wicked: For Good” (Universal Pictures)
- “F1 “(Apple/Warner Bros.)
- “One of Them Days” (Sony Pictures Releasing)
- “The Knife” (Relativity Media)
- “The Smashing Machine” (A24)
AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson states, “The cinematic voices recognized this year remind us of the power of film to challenge, inspire, and unite. From bold new visions to unforgettable performances, these winners represent storytellers who are pushing the art form forward while speaking to the moment we are living in. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and the impact their work continues to have on audiences worldwide.”
The winners will be celebrated at the AAFCA Awards ceremony on Feb. 8, 2026 at The Maybourne in Beverly Hills, Calif.
See the full list of winners below:
BEST ACTOR – Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
BEST ACTRESS – Tessa Thompson, “Hedda” (Amazon MGM)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – Wunmi Mosaku, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – Damson Idris, “F1” (Apple/Warner Bros.)
BEST DOCUMENTARY – “The Perfect Neighbor” (Netflix)
BEST ANIMATED FEATURE – “KPop Demon Hunters” (Netflix)
BEST DIRECTOR – Ryan Coogler, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
BEST WRITING – Ryan Coogler, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
EMERGING FACE (ACTOR) – Miles Caton, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
EMERGING FACE (ACTRESS) – Chase Infiniti, “One Battle After Another” (Warner Bros.)
BEST INDEPENDENT FEATURE – “Hedda” (Amazon MGM)
BEST ENSEMBLE – “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT – “The Rebel Girls “
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT – “Hoops, Hopes & Dreams”
BEST ANIMATED SHORT – “Black Man, Black Man “
BEST MUSIC – Ludwig Göransson, “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)
