Ryan Coogler took home his first Oscar and the first win of the night for Warner Bros. to a standing ovation but wanted to make sure he calmed the audience down as he knew he had a lot to say in a

Ryan Coogler has long been known for the small, meaningful details woven into his work, from Black Panther to his now–Oscar-winning film Sinners. At the 2026 Academy Awards, that same attention to symbolism showed up not only on screen but also on the red carpet.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film won six trophies while Ryan Coogler’s earned four to help their studio top the scorecard for most wins by a Hollywood major on Sunday night.

Jordan has been a top contender this whole season, alongside Marty Supreme ‘s Timothée Chalamet. Met with a standing ovation at the Dolby Theatre, he began his speech by saying “God is good,” and acknowledging his family in the room, including his mother, who sat next to him, and his father, who flew in from Ghana for the ceremony.

Also at the Dolby Theatre, Amy Madigan wins best supporting actress for her role in Weapons and KPop Demon Hunters takes best animated feature.

These are wise words from one of the best to ever do it.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw just made Oscars history. The director of photography for Ryan Coogler's box office smash "Sinners" became the first woman to win the Academy Award for best cinematography at the ceremony on Sunday,