Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for 'Sinners'

Ryan Coogler has made history at the BAFTA Awards with a big win that has added a new feather to his career.

According to the reports, Coogler won the BAFTA award for Original Screenplay for his film Sinners, becoming the first Black winner in this category. The moment was met with loud applause as Coogler walked on stage to accept the honour.




Speaking to Variety after his win, Coogler shared how the moment felt for him. "I didn't expect that," Coogler said as he took the stage to massive applause. "This is nerve-wracking."

"I come from a community that loves me. They made me believe that I could do this, that I could be a writer. And it was amazing to be accepted into the community of film actors, the community of Los Angeles ..."

"For all the writers out there, when y'all look at that blank page, think of who you love, think of anybody who you've seen in pain that you identify with and wish they felt better and let that love motivate you. I'll be forever grateful for this, thank you all," he added.

Coogler won against strong names in the category, including 'I Swear', 'Marty Supreme', 'The Secret Agent', and 'Sentimental Value'.

The BAFTA win has also placed Coogler in a strong position ahead of the Oscars. At the Academy Awards, he will again face 'Marty Supreme' and 'Sentimental Value', along with 'Blue Moon' and 'It Was Just an Accident'.

So far, only one Black writer has won the Oscar for Original Screenplay. That was Jordan Peele for 'Get Out'. Like 'Sinners', it was also a horror film.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”