TMDb/The Garden of Sinners: Ov TV Ryan Coogler wins Best Original Screenplay for Sinners at the Oscars. Discover his emotional speech and the film's record-breaking 16 nominations. March 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Ryan Coogler, writer and director of Sinners, captured the spotlight at the 98th Academy Awards, winning Best Original Screenplay for the film. During his acceptance speech, Ryan Coogler revealed he was very nervous, delivering his remarks with a mix of humility and heartfelt emotion that resonated with the audience. The film, which stars Michael B.