Ryan Coogler

Ryan Coogler is a US filmmaker, specifically the director of the film *Sinners*. *Sinners* was a major contender at the 98th Academy Awards in 2026, receiving a record 16 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. This makes Coogler a central figure in the current news cycle surrounding the Oscars. While *Sinners* was heavily nominated and won four awards, including a win for Michael B. Jordan at the Actor Awards, it ultimately lost the Best Picture award to Paul Thomas Anderson's *One Battle After Another*. News reports also highlight an incident where Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan received support after an N-word incident at the Baftas, further connecting Coogler's film to current events. Coogler's history of smuggling snacks into movie theaters as a child was also mentioned as a fun fact related to the Oscars.