The African American Film Critics Association has announced the winners of its 17th annual AAFCA Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to cinema, along with its selections for the top 10 films of the year.
Winners will be celebrated at the 17th Annual AAFCA Awards on 8 February 2026 at The Maybourne Beverly Hills.
Sinners, lensed by Autumn Arkapaw Durald ASC, was the biggest victor, scooping multiple awards and being named top film.
The announcement was made by AAFCA president and co-founder Gil Robertson, who said: “The cinematic voices recognised this year remind us of the power of film to challenge, inspire, and unite.
“From bold new visions to unforgettable performances, these winners represent storytellers who are pushing the art form forward while speaking to the moment we are living in.
“We look forward to celebrating their achievements and the impact their work continues to have on audiences worldwide.”
AAFCA’s Top 10 Films list is below.
- Sinners (Warner Bros.)
- One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)
- Hedda (Amazon MGM)
- Frankenstein (Netflix)
- Hamnet (Focus Features)
- Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
- F1 (Apple/Warner Bros.)
- One of Them Days (Sony Pictures Releasing)
- The Knife (Relativity Media)
- The Smashing Machine (A24)
Meanwhile, the awards winners are available below.
- BEST ACTOR – Michael B. Jordan, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
- BEST ACTRESS – Tessa Thompson, Hedda (Amazon MGM)
- BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
- BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – Damson Idris, F1 (Apple/Warner Bros.)
- BEST DOCUMENTARY – The Perfect Neighbor (Netflix)
- BEST ANIMATED FEATURE – KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix)
- BEST DIRECTOR – Ryan Coogler, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
- BEST WRITING – Ryan Coogler, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
- EMERGING FACE (ACTOR) – Miles Caton, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
- EMERGING FACE (ACTRESS) – Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.)
- BEST INDEPENDENT FEATURE – Hedda (Amazon MGM)
- BEST ENSEMBLE – Sinners (Warner Bros.)
- BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT – The Rebel Girls
- BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT – Hoops, Hopes & Dreams
- BEST ANIMATED SHORT – Black Man, Black Man
- BEST MUSIC – Ludwig Göransson, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
More information is available on the AAFCA website.
