“The Sinners” wins 7 awards at the African American Film Critics Association Awards

The excellent news continues for the only vampire film The sinners led by Ryan Cooglerto its no less than 7 nominations received at the Golden Globes, and the majority in the main categories, whether best dramatic film, best direction or best acting, is added the fact that it swept away the distinctions awarded by the Association of African American Film Critics (AAFCA) win too 7 rewards.

“The cinematic voices recognized this year remind us of the power of cinema to challenge, inspire and unite”declared Gil Robertsonpresident and co-founder of the AAFCA, an association created in 2003. “From bold new visions to unforgettable performances, These winners represent storytellers who promote art while talking about current events. We look forward to celebrating your achievements and the impact his work continues to have on global audiences”continued its president by declaring.

The prizes for the winners of this 17th edition will be awarded during a ceremony which will take place on February 18, 2026. Here we go with the full list of categories and winners.starting with AAFCA’s list of the 10 best films of 2025 according to critics.

Top 10 best films of the year

1. “Sinners” (Warner Bros.)

2. “One battle after another” (Warner Bros.)

3. “Hedda” (Amazon MGM)

4. “Frankenstein” (Netflix)

5. “Hamnet” (Targeted features)

6. “Villain: Part II” (Universal Images)

7. “F1: the movie” (Apple/Warner Bros.)

8. “One of these days” (Sony Pictures release)

9. “The Knife” (Relativity Media)

10. “The Smashing Machine” (A24)