NAACP Image Awards: ‘Sinners’ Captures Three Prizes on Third Night of Non-Televised Winners

Hollywood Reporter

by Hilary Lewis

February 26, 2026

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The NAACP Image Awards celebrated a night of excellence in entertainment during its third and final virtual ceremony on Wednesday. The event, hosted by actress Angel “ThatChickAngel” Laketa Moore and actor Khleo Thomas, streamed live on YouTube and highlighted achievements across film, TV, and writing categories. Ryan Coogler’s critically acclaimed film *Sinners*, which led this year’s nominations with 18 nods, took home three awards: Best Stunt Ensemble, Ensemble Cast, and Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw. This marked a significant moment in the ceremony, as Sinners continued its dominance in the awards season following its record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations. Other projects also made waves during the event. *Gracie’s Corner* claimed wins for Best Children’s Program and Best Animated Series, showcasing its appeal to younger audiences. Meanwhile, *Ironheart* earned accolades for Best Editing in a Movie or TV Series and Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television). The reality show *Celebrity Family Feud* triumphed in the Best Reality or Game Show category, with host Steve Harvey also receiving recognition as Best Host of a Reality, Variety, or Game Show. Netflix’s *Straw* added to its

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Originally published on Hollywood Reporter on 2/26/2026