‘Sinners’ Dominates Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics Dorian Awards; Rose Byrne, Amy Madigan Win Acting Prizes
Eva Victor’s Sorry, Baby Garners Two Wins
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 7 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, while Amy Madigan earned Supporting Film Performance of the Year 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.”
“In an era when spectacle often eclipses substance, Sinners reminded us that a blockbuster can also be strong, political, and profoundly human,” said GALECA Executive Director Diane Anderson-Minshall. “Our members were struck by its fearless storytelling, its powerful ensemble performances, and its examination of community, resilience, and moral complexity across histories too often pushed to the margins. The sweep at this year’s Dorian Awards reflects a rare alignment of critical admiration and cultural urgency, and reminds us why cinema still matters.”
FILM OF THE YEAR
Sinners (Warner Bros.)
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Ryan Coogler, Sinners (Warner Bros.)
SCREENPLAY OF THE YEAR – Original or adapted
Sinners, Ryan Coogler (Warner Bros.)
GENRE FILM OF THE YEAR – For excellence in science fiction, fantasy and horror
Sinners (Warner Bros.)
VISUALLY STRIKING FILM OF THE YEAR
Sinners (Warner Bros.)
FILM MUSIC OF THE YEAR
Sinners – Ludwig Göransson (Warner Bros.)
WILDE ARTIST AWARD – To a truly groundbreaking force in entertainment
Ryan Coogler**
LGBTQ FILM OF THE YEAR
Pillion (A24)
AWAITING REPLY LGBTQ SCREENPLAY OF THE YEAR
Sorry, Baby, Eva Victor (A24)
NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE FILM OF THE YEAR
Sentimental Value (Neon)
NOBODY LGBTQ NON-ENGLISH FILM OF THE YEAR
Misericordia (Janus Films, Sideshow)
UNSUNG FILM OF THE YEAR
To an exceptional movie worthy of greater attention
Twinless (Lionsgate, Roadside Attractions)
UNSUNG LGBTQ FILM OF THE YEAR – To an exceptional LGBTQ-themed movie worthy of greater attention
Peter Hujar’s Day (Janus)
LEAD FILM PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (A24)
SUPPORTING FILM PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Amy Madigan, Weapons (Warner Bros.)
DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR
The Perfect Neighbor (Netflix)
LGBTQ DOCUMENTARY OF THE YEAR
Come See Me in the Good Light (Apple)
ANIMATED FILM OF THE YEAR
KPop Demon Hunters (Netflix, Sony)
CAMPIEST FLICK
Weapons (Warner Bros.)
“WE’RE WILDE ABOUT YOU!” RISING STAR AWARD
Eva Victor
GALECA LGBTQIA+ FILM TRAILBLAZER
Gregg Araki
TIMELESS STAR – Honoring an exemplary career marked by character, wisdom and wit
Tim Curry
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