Sinners (c) Warner Bros Pictures
March 3, 2026, Los Angeles – GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, the second largest entertainment journalists organization in the world, today announced the group’s 2026 Dorian Film Awards, with Sinners emerging as the year’s undeniable standout with 6 wins. In a rare alignment of commercial success and critical acclaim, Ryan Coogler’s sweeping historical horror epic, Sinners, became one of the few recent blockbusters to sweep the Dorians’ top prizes, underscoring its cultural resonance and artistic ambition. Earning Film of the Year and securing a commanding number of honors across major categories, including Director of the Year for Coogler, who was also named Wilde Artist of the Year, this recognition underscores its cultural resonance and artistic ambition.
This year’s awards also celebrated excellence across the spectrum of cinema and performance. Rose Byrne took home the award for Film Performance of the Year for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, while Amy Madigan earned Supporting Film Performance of the Year for Weapons for work that captivated audiences and critics alike.
Gregg Araki received the LGBTQIA+ Film Trailblazer Award for his decades-long commitment to fearless queer storytelling, and Eva Victor was named Rising Star for their vivid and emotionally incisive contributions to contemporary cinema. Legendary performer Tim Curry was honored with the Timeless Star Award, which goes to a performer “whose exemplary career is marked by character, wisdom, and wit.” From foundational cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show to iconic performances spanning mystery, musical, horror, comedy, thriller, stage, animation, and games, Curry’s enduring influence exemplifies the spirit of the Dorian Awards. Previous Timeless Star winners include the likes of Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, John Waters, Sir Ian McKellen, Angela Lansbury, and Nathan Lane.
"This year's Dorian Film Award winners represent the best and most promising that the world of film has to offer,” said GALECA President Walter Hickey, “GALECA's members have long recognized daring and adventurous art and the distinct, visionary artists responsible for it, and this year is no different.”
GALECA: THE SOCIETY OF LGBTQ ENTERTAINMENT CRITICS
17TH DORIAN FILM AWARDS
FILM OF THE YEAR
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
**Sinners**
Sorry, Baby
Pillion (c) A24
LGBTQ FILM OF THE YEAR
Blue Moon
Hedda
**Pillion**
Sorry, Baby
Twinless
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
**Ryan Coogler, Sinners**
Jafar Panahi, It Was Just an Accident
Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
SCREENPLAY OF THE YEAR
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
**Sinners**
Sorry, Baby
LGBTQ SCREENPLAY OF THE YEAR
Blue Moon
Hedda
**Pillion**
Sorry, Baby
Twinless
Sentimental Value (c) NEON
NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE FILM OF THE YEAR
It Was Just an Accident
No Other Choice
**Sentimental Value**
Sirāt
The Secret Agent
LGBTQ NON-ENGLISH FILM OF THE YEAR
Cactus Pears
**Misericordia**
Sauna
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo
Viet and Nam
Twinless (c) Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions
UNSUNG FILM OF THE YEAR
Black Bag
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Lurker
The Testament of Ann Lee
**Twinless**
UNSUNG LGBTQ FILM OF THE YEAR
A Nice Indian Boy
Kiss of the Spider Woman
**Peter Hujar’s Day**
Plainclothes
The Wedding Banquet
If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (c) A24
FILM PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
**Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You**
Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
Dylan O’Brien, Twinless
Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
Amanda Seyfried, The Testament of Ann Lee
Tessa Thompson, Hedda
Weapons (c) Warner Bros. Pictures
SUPPORTING FILM PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Benicio del Toro, One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
Ariana Grande-Butera, Wicked: For Good
Nina Hoss, Hedda
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
**Amy Madigan, Weapons**
Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value
Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR
Come See Me in the Good Light
Cover-Up
My Mom Jayne
**The Perfect Neighbor**
Predators
LGBTQ DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR
**Come See Me in the Good Light**
Heightened Scrutiny
I Was Born This Way
The Librarians
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
KPop Demon Hunters (c) Netflix
ANIMATED FILM OF THE YEAR
Arco
Elio
**KPop Demon Hunters**
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Zootopia 2
GENRE FILM OF THE YEAR
28 Years Later
Bring Her Back
Frankenstein
**Sinners**
Weapons
VISUALLY STRIKING FILM OF THE YEAR
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
**Sinners**
Train Dreams
FILM MUSIC OF THE YEAR
KPop Demon Hunters
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
**Sinners**
The Testament of Ann Lee
CAMPIEST FLICK
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Kiss of the Spider Woman
The Housemaid
**Weapons**
Wicked: For Good
“WE’RE WILDE ABOUT YOU!” RISING STAR AWARD
Odessa A’zion
Miles Caton
Chase Infiniti
Tonatiuh
**Eva Victor**
Sinners (c) Warner Bros Pictures
WILDE ARTIST AWARD
To a truly groundbreaking force in entertainment
**Ryan Coogler**
Cynthia Erivo
Jinkx Monsoon
Jafar Panahi
Pedro Pascal
GALECA LGBTQIA+ FILM TRAILBLAZER
For creating art that inspires empathy, truth and equity
**Gregg Araki**
Jonathan Bailey
Kristen Stewart
Tessa Thompson
Eva Victor
TIMELESS STAR
(Career achievement award)
Tim Curry
About GALECA & The Dorian Awards
Formed in 2008, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honors the best in film, television and Broadway/Off Broadway theater, mainstream to LGBTQIA+, via the Dorian Awards. A 501(c)6 nonprofit, GALECA serves to remind bigots, bullies and our own beleaguered communities that the world looks to the queer world for tips on great entertainment. The organization also advocates for better pay, access, and respect for its members, especially those in our most underrepresented and vulnerable communities.
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