Michael B. Jordan ’s dual performance in the 2025 movie release , Sinners, has been one of the biggest talking points of the year, and that will more than likely continue on into the awards season. In Ryan Coogler’s gothic period horror, the Wire veteran plays identical twin brothers Smoke and Stack, and critics have hailed the dual turn as some of the best acting of his career.

But as we approach the end of the year and Oscar chatter heats up, one question keeps popping up among fans: could Jordan be nominated twice, once for Best Actor and once for Best Supporting Actor, for the same movie? To answer that question, let’s take a look at how the Oscars work.

How Acting Nominations Work

When it comes to acting nominations, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recogn

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