The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, celebrating the best films released in 2025. The ceremony was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien and featured several historic wins and standout performances across the film industry.
The biggest winner of the night was “One Battle After Another,” which dominated the awards with six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. Meanwhile, “Sinners” also had a strong showing, taking home four awards including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her role in “Hamnet,” while Sean Penn and Amy Madigan secured the supporting acting categories for their performances in “One Battle After Another” and “Weapons” respectively.
Below is the full list of major winners at the 2026 Oscars.
Major Categories
Best Picture
One Battle After Another
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Best Actress
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Best Supporting Actor
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actress
Amy Madigan – Weapons
Best Director
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Screenplay Categories
Best Adapted Screenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Best Original Screenplay
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Technical And Creative Awards
Best Cinematography
Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Sinners
Best Film Editing
Andy Jurgensen – One Battle After Another
Best Production Design
Frankenstein
Best Costume Design
Frankenstein
Best Makeup And Hairstyling
Frankenstein
Best Visual Effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Best Sound
F1
Music Awards
Best Original Score
Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
Best Original Song
“Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters
International, Animation And Documentary
Best Animated Feature
KPop Demon Hunters
Best International Feature Film
Sentimental Value
Best Documentary Feature
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Best Documentary Short Film
All the Empty Rooms
Short Film Categories
Best Live Action Short Film
Tie: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva
Casting Award
Best Casting
Cassandra Kulukundis – One Battle After Another
The 2026 Oscars reflected a diverse year in cinema, with a mix of blockbuster productions, independent films, and international projects earning recognition. “One Battle After Another” emerged as the clear standout, while “Sinners” and several global films also made a strong impact during Hollywood’s biggest night.
