By John Corrado

The winners of the 2026 Dorian Film Awards, presented by the group GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, have been announced. Leading the pack is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which took home a record seven awards, including Film of the Year and Director of the Year.

In a statement, GALECA Executive Director Diane Anderson-Minshall said “in an era when spectacle often eclipses substance, Sinners reminded us that a blockbuster can also be strong, political, and profoundly human. 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.”

In the gender-neutral acting categories, Rose Byrne won Film Performance of the Year for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, while Amy Madigan took home the supporting award for her memorable work in Weapons. Elsewhere, Sentimental Value won Non-English Language Film of the Year, while A24’s Pillion was named LGBTQ Film of the Year.

The Netflix sensation KPop Demon Hunters was named Animated Film of the Year. In the non-fiction categories, Netflix True Crime film The Perfect Neighbor won Documentary of the Year, while my personal favourite Come See Me in the Good Light was (very deservingly) named LGBTQ Documentary of the Year.

The full list of winners in all categories is below!

GALECA: THE SOCIETY OF LGBTQ ENTERTAINMENT CRITICS 2026 DORIAN FILM AWARDS FULL WINNERS LIST 

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)

LGBTQ SCREENPLAY OF THE YEAR

Sorry, Baby, Eva Victor (A24)

NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE FILM OF THE YEAR 

Sentimental Value (Neon)

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)

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