‘Sinners,’ ‘Chronicles,’ ‘Black Panther’: You can’t miss out these top Michael B. Jordan movies

Michael B. Jordan starrer ‘Sinners’ has created history in the Oscars, with a record-breaking 16 nominations. Michael B. Jordan has been nominated for the best actor category, which marks his first Academy Award nomination. Only time will tell if Jordan will bag an Oscar or not, but the 38-year-old actor, however, has always been acclaimed for his performance. Here are 5 must-watch movies of Michael B. Jordan.

‘Chronicle’ is a 2012 found-footage sci-fi thriller film. Michael B. Jordan plays Steve Montgomery, a popular, charismatic high school student who gains telekinetic powers alongside his cousin Matt and the bullied outcast Andrew. The trio begins using their abilities for fun, but the dynamic shifts as Andrew spirals into a dangerous, dark path. The film explores the psychological impact of power on teenagers and utilizes a found-footage style primarily filmed through Andrew’s camera.

2014 rom-com ‘The Awkward Moment’ stars Michael B. Jordan, along with Zac Efron and Miles Teller. The film, directed by Tom Gormican, explores modern dating culture through a comedic lens. ‘The Awkward Moment’ follows three best friends, Mikey, Jason, and Daniel, who vow to stay single in New York City. They face "that awkward moment" in dating when relationships get serious, forcing them to juggle their casual pact with developing romantic feelings.

'Just Mercy’ is a true-drama story released in 2019, where Michael B. Jordan plays the role of a real-life attorney Bryan Steveson, who is a young Harvard law graduate. The lawyer moves to Alabama to defend wrongly condemned inmates.
He specifically fights to overturn the wrongful murder conviction of Walter McMillian. In the years that follow, Stevenson encounters racism and legal and political maneuverings

In the 2018 Marvel film ‘Black Panther’, Michael B. Jordan plays Erik Killmonger, a compelling villain seeking to overthrow T'Challa, played by Chadwick Boseman. Jordan’s performance in the film was critically acclaimed.
Jordan's portrayal highlighted themes of trauma, revenge, and systemic failure, which he found intense. Speaking on CBS's Sunday Morning, the actor reflected on the lingering impact of portraying the complex antagonist in ‘Black Panther’, which later made him “seek therapy”.

This 2025 film, Starring Michael B. Jordan, is a supernatural horror film directed by Ryan Coogler. The film has made history in the Oscars with a record-breaking 16 nominations.
The movie is set in the 1932 Mississippi Delta and follows twin brothers who return to their hometown after years away with hopes of opening a juke joint for their community. But soon they discover a sinister supernatural force tied to their past. The film follows themes of faith, temptation, and resistance against systemic racism.