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98th Academy Awards 2026: Full Winners List, Highlights and Biggest Moments from Hollywood’s Biggest Night
The 98th Academy Awards celebrated the best in film with major wins for One Battle After Another and Sinners, historic milestones for international cinema, and memorable performances at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre.
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By Aurax Desk | March 16, 2026
Oscars stage at the Dolby Theatre
The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, bringing together the biggest names in the film industry to celebrate the year’s finest achievements in cinema.
The ceremony was dominated by One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, which took home Best Picture and Best Director, among several other awards. The film ended the night with six Oscars, making it the most awarded movie of the evening.
Another major winner was Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, which earned four awards including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. His win was one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley captured Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet, while Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another. The Best Supporting Actress award went to Amy Madigan for her role in Weapons.
Beyond the acting categories, the ceremony also celebrated achievements across animation, international cinema, and filmmaking craft.
Michael B. Jordan accepting Best Actor
Paul Thomas Anderson with the Best Picture team
Full Winners List – 98th Academy Awards
Major Awards
Best Picture: One Battle After Another
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson — 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
Screenplay
Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
Animation / International / Documentary
Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value — Norway
Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Jessie Buckley accepting Best Actress
Red carpet arrivals at the 2026 Oscars
Music
Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson — Sinners
Best Original Song: “Golden” — KPop Demon Hunters
Technical Awards
Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw — Sinners
Best Film Editing: One Battle After Another
Best Production Design: Frankenstein
Best Costume Design: Frankenstein
Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
Best Sound: F1
Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Short Films
Best Live Action Short Film: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva (tie)
Key Highlights from the Ceremony
One Battle After Another led the night with six Oscars.
Sinners earned four awards, including Best Actor.
Sentimental Value became the first Norwegian film to win Best International Feature Film.
Frankenstein dominated the design categories with three awards.
Avatar: Fire and Ash continued the franchise’s legacy with a win for Best Visual Effects.
Sources: Reuters, The Guardian, AP News, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
