After winning the big Oscar for ‘Sinners’ in 2026, Michael B. Jordan is not slowing down. Well, he’s doubling down on his artistic ambitions and making his mark all over the world. Winning Best Actor in Ryan Coogler’s direction for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack didn’t just put him at the top of Hollywood’s A-list. It also showed what happens when he teams up with Ryan Coogler, a partnership that has become one of the most reliable in modern film, and paved the way for future projects.Now that the ‘Sinners’ era is over, what’s next?Before we jump into that, let’s take a look back at ‘Sinners’ Oscar race, along with MBJ’s historic win.
‘Sinners’ shine at the Oscars
in 98 Oscar AwardsJordan’s performance on ‘Sinners’ blew people away. Playing two twins, each with their own scars and dreams, pushed her to new heights, and it paid off. This was his first Oscar win, his first nomination, and put him on a very short list of Black actors to take home Best Actor.For those who don’t know, Jordan and Coogler have been working together for over a decade, going back to ‘Fruitvale Station’, then ‘Creed’ and then ‘Black Panther’. ‘Sinners’ took things to a whole new level. Set in Jim Crow-era Mississippi, the film mixes history, music, crime and a supernatural twist. Jordan’s characters return home with money from their old life in Chicago to open a juke joint in an attempt to benefit their community.‘Sinners’ was a force at the Oscars, winning four awards out of sixteen nominations. Coogler won Best Original Screenplay, becoming only the second black writer to make history. Autumn Durald Arkapaw also made history, becoming the first woman and the first black woman to win the award for best photography. Ludwig Göransson took home Best Original Score.When Michael B. Jordan’s name was announced for Best Actor on stage, Jordan’s speech was pure class. He honored the legends before him: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forrest Whitaker and Will Smith.“I’m here because of the people who came before me: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forrest Whitaker, Will Smith,” he said, looking at the crowd. “Thank you, everyone in this room and everyone at home, for supporting me throughout my career. I’m sorry. I know you want me to do well, and I want to do that because you’re rooting for me.”
What’s next for Michael B. Jordan?
Jordan’s Oscar-winning celebrations were a mix of Hollywood glitz and casual glamour. His photo with his Oscar at In-N-Out went viral, proving he’s still a guy who loves a good burger. But when it comes to working on his niche, he doesn’t do it in vain. In fact, he is already involved in his next project.First, according to Collider, he’s starring in ‘Swapped,’ a Netflix animated fantasy set for release on May 1, 2026. She stars in a wild body-swapping story alongside Juno Temple and Tracy Morgan.According to Vanity Fair, he is also taking on ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’, in which he not only stars but also directs. He already proved that he could also do well behind the camera with ‘Creed III’, and now he’s going even further.After that, according to Deadline, ‘Miami Vice’ is in the works, with Jordan Rico set to play Tubbs. Joseph Kosinski is the director, and it will be released in August 2027.And, of course, he’s not done with ‘Creed’. Jordan will return for ‘Creed IV’, both playing Adonis and directing the film. While it’s still early and there’s no release date yet, he’s made it clear: Creed’s story isn’t over.
