Armenian-American producer Sev Ohanian’s film “Sinners” won four Academy Awards at the 2026 Oscars, marking a major moment for the record-breaking film that entered the ceremony with the most nominations in Academy Awards history.
The film took home Oscars for Best Actor (Michael B. Jordan), Best Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler), Best Original Score (Ludwig Göransson), and Best Cinematography (Autumn Durald Arkapaw).
Produced by Sev Ohanian, Ryan Coogler, and Zinzi Coogler, “Sinners” set an Academy Awards record earlier this year after earning 16 Oscar nominations, surpassing the previous record of 14 nominations held by “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land.”
Ohanian also made history as the first Armenian-American ever nominated for Best Picture as a producer of the film. The milestone marked a defining moment for Armenian representation in global cinema and made Ohanian only the second Armenian ever nominated in the category, following British-Armenian producer Tanya Seghatchian, who received a nomination in 2022 for “The Power of the Dog.”
“Sinners” has been one of the most celebrated films of the year, grossing approximately $368 million worldwide while earning widespread recognition across the awards season.
Earlier in the awards season, the film also won the Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, while composer Ludwig Göransson received the Golden Globe for Best Original Score for his work on the film.
The recognition for “Sinners” comes amid a broader breakthrough year for Armenian representation in global cinema. At the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, Sean Baker’s “ANORA” made history as the first film featuring Armenian dialogue to win Academy Awards, ultimately securing five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing.
With four Academy Awards now added to its growing list of accolades, “Sinners” stands as one of the year’s most successful films, with Armenian-American producer Sev Ohanian playing a central role in one of the most remarkable awards-season runs in recent years.
