Michael B. Jordan will receive the American Cinematheque Award on November 20 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, marking him as the 39th honoree. Ryan Coogler, Tessa Thompson, Octavia Spencer, and Daniel Kaluuya headline the presenters celebrating his career. The event highlights Jordan's collaborations, including the blockbuster vampire film Sinners.
Award Ceremony Details
The ceremony honoring Michael B. Jordan is scheduled for November 20 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Jordan, known for his roles in the Creed franchise and Black Panther series, becomes the 39th recipient of the American Cinematheque Award. This tribute recognizes his contributions to cinema, from early TV appearances in shows like All My Children, The Wire, and Friday Night Lights to major film breakthroughs.
Key Collaborations and Presenters
Ryan Coogler, who has directed Jordan in five films—Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Sinners—will present at the event. Their partnership began with Fruitvale Station, where Jordan portrayed Oscar Grant III, earning awards at the Sundance Film Festival. Tessa Thompson, Jordan's co-star in the Creed series, including the actor-directed Creed III, joins the lineup. Octavia Spencer, who played Wanda Johnson in Fruitvale Station, and Daniel Kaluuya, Jordan's Black Panther co-star, also feature prominently.
Additional presenters include Ben Affleck, Mahershala Ali, Bradley Cooper, Delroy Lindo from Sinners, Phylicia Rashad from Creed, and producer Irwin Winkler. The event will include a musical performance of 'I Lied to You' from Sinners by Miles Caton, Ludwig Göransson, and Raphael Saadiq.
Context and Legacy
Sinners, an R-rated vampire epic, stars Jordan as twin gangsters Smoke and Stack and has grossed $367 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing original horror films. Previous honorees include Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Steven Spielberg, and last year's recipient Jessica Chastain. The ceremony also features Donna Langley presenting the Power of Cinema Award to the Motion Picture Association's Charles H. Rivkin.