'Sinners' Cast 2026 Oscars Performance Delivers Powerful and Unforgettable Musical Moment

Video of “Sinners” cast 2026 Oscars performance of “I Lied to You” Courtesy of ABC

A standout scene in the movie “Sinners” is when the vampire trio hears young Sammie singing in the juke joint. While Carlton is performing, the scene is changing, featuring music from different eras blending to represent how music can conjure spirits from the future and the past, and to serve as a veil between life and death.

Picture that scene now live on stage. Opening is Tony! Toni! Toné! Raphael Saadiq, before the camera, pans over to Carlton, joined by Li Jun, Lia Jyme Lawson in the background. Like the movie, as the song transitions, the costumes change, and other artists are introduced to show the music’s evolution and connections throughout time.

The performance features the sounds of delta blues, country, rock and roll, and hip-hop, and involves several cultural representations. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the artists who joined the “Sinners” cast onstage include,

“Grammy-winner Shaboozey, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy (who plays an older Sammie Moore in Sinners), Alice Smith, Brittany Howard, Bobby Rush, and retired American Ballet Theatre dancer Misty Copeland.”

Rimmick, played by Jack O’Connell, and his party even made a cameo in the 2026 Oscar performance.

Miles Carlton’s Breakout Performance

A breakout star from the movie “Sinners” is Miles Carlton. The movie world fell in love with his voice, guitar, and artistic passion as Sammie Moore. The song “I Lied to You” has earned a Grammy Nomination and added to the “Sinners” record-breaking 2026 Oscar nomination of 16 awards.

Stream “Sinners'” 2026 Oscars Moment

The “Sinners” cast was the first music performance of the awards show. If you missed the live 2026 Oscars performance of the “Sinners” cast of “I Lied to You,” watch it and more memorable highlights from tonight’s award show on the ABC network’s YouTube channel.