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A Night of Triumph: The 9th Annual Astra Film Awards
The 9th Annual Astra Film Awards, held on Friday, turned into a night to remember for filmmakers and actors alike. Among the many accolades, Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller Sinners emerged as the standout winner, securing six awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. The film also took home honors for its ensemble cast, Ludwig Göransson’s score, and Coogler’s original screenplay.
Warner Bros. had an impressive showing at the event, with a total of 11 wins across its slate. In addition to Sinners, Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another won Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical and Best Adapted Screenplay, while James Gunn’s Superman claimed Best Action or Science Fiction Feature. Zach Cregger’s Weapons also added two awards to its list, including Best Horror Feature and a Best Supporting Actress win for Amy Madigan.
Netflix remained competitive with several wins, led by the global hit KPop Demon Hunters. This film earned three Astra Awards, including Best Animated Feature, Best Original Song for "Golden," and Best Voice-Over Performance for Arden Cho. Additionally, Adam Sandler was named Best Supporting Actor (Comedy/Musical) for Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly, and The Perfect Neighbor took home Best Documentary.
Acting Categories Shine Bright
The acting categories saw high-profile wins for Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme) and Amanda Seyfried (The Testament of Ann Lee) in the Comedy/Musical lead races, while Ariana Grande won Best Supporting Actress (Comedy/Musical). In the drama races, Jessie Buckley was named Best Actress for Hamnet, and Stellan Skarsgård won Best Supporting Actor for Neon’s Sentimental Value, which also secured Best International Feature.
Winners in Key Categories
Here is a look at some of the key award winners:
Best Motion Picture Drama
- Frankenstein (Netflix)
- Hamnet (Focus Features)
- It Was Just an Accident (Neon)
- Sentimental Value (Neon)
- [winner] Sinners (WB)
- Train Dreams (Netflix)
Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical
- Bugonia (Focus Features)
- Jay Kelly (Netflix)
- Marty Supreme (A24)
- No Other Choice (Neon)
- [winner] One Battle After Another (WB)
- Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama
- Dwayne Johnson – The Smashing Machine (A24)
- Dylan O’Brien – Twinless (Roadside)
- Jeremy Allen White – Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (20th Century)
- Joel Edgerton – Train Dreams (Netflix)
- [winner] Michael B. Jordan – Sinners (WB)
- Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent (Neon)
Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama
- Jennifer Lawrence – Die My Love (Mubi)
- [winner] Jessie Buckley – Hamnet (Focus Features)
- Julia Garner – Weapons (WB)
- Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value (Neon)
- Sydney Sweeney – Christy (Black Bear)
- Tessa Thompson – Hedda (Amazon MGM)
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Drama
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein (Netflix)
- David Jonsson – The Long Walk (Lionsgate)
- Delroy Lindo – Sinners (WB)
- Paul Mescal – Hamnet (Focus Features)
- [winner] Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value (Neon)
- Miles Caton – Sinners (WB)
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Drama
- [winner] Amy Madigan – Weapons (WB)
- Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value (Neon)
- Hailee Steinfeld – Sinners (WB)
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value (Neon)
- Nina Hoss – Hedda (Amazon MGM)
- Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners (WB)
Best Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical
- Brendan Fraser – Rental Family (Searchlight)
- George Clooney – Jay Kelly (Netflix)
- Jesse Plemons – Bugonia (Focus Features)
- Lee Byung Hun – No Other Choice (Neon)
- Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another (WB)
- [winner] Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme (A24)
Best Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical
- [winner] Amanda Seyfried – The Testament of Ann Lee (Searchlight)
- Chase Infiniti – One Battle After Another (WB)
- Cynthia Erivo – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
- Emma Stone – Bugonia (Focus Features)
- Eva Victor – Sorry, Baby (A24)
- Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You (A24)
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical
- [winner] Adam Sandler – Jay Kelly (Netflix)
- Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another (WB)
- Jonathan Bailey – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
- Josh O’ Connor – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)
- Keanu Reeves – Good Fortune (Lionsgate)
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another (WB)
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical
- [winner] Ariana Grande – Wicked: For Good (Universal Pictures)
- Glenn Close – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (Netflix)
- Gwyneth Paltrow – Marty Supreme (A24)
- Odessa A’zion – Marty Supreme (A24)
- Regina Hall – One Battle After Another (WB)
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another (WB)
Additional Honors
Other notable awards included:
– Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another (Paul Thomas Anderson)
– Best Original Screenplay: Sinners (Ryan Coogler)
– Best Book to Screen Adaptation: The Housemaid (Lionsgate)
– Best Director: Ryan Coogler – Sinners
– Best Cast Ensemble: Sinners
– Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
– Best Voice Over Performance: Arden Cho – KPop Demon Hunters
– Best Horror or Thriller Feature: Weapons
– Best Performance in a Horror or Thriller: Indy the Dog – Good Boy
– Best Action or Sci-Fiction Feature: Superman
– Best Documentary: The Perfect Neighbor
– Best International Feature: Sentimental Value
– Best Indie Feature: Twinless
– Best First Feature: Sorry, Baby
– Best Original Score: Sinners (Ludwig Göransson)
– Best Song: "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters
– Best Young Performer: Jacobi Jupe – Hamnet
Final Thoughts
The 9th Annual Astra Film Awards celebrated a wide range of cinematic achievements, highlighting both established and emerging talent. With a mix of dramas, comedies, and genre films, the event underscored the diversity and creativity within the film industry. As the winners take their well-deserved accolades, the future of cinema looks brighter than ever.