The 98th Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious events in global cinema, took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday (March 16 IST). Hosted by comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien, the ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in filmmaking over the past year.
The biggest winner of the night was One Battle After Another, which secured the coveted Best Picture award and went on to win a total of six Oscars, making it the most awarded film of the ceremony.
Major Wins at the Oscars 2026
Director Paul Thomas Anderson won the Best Director award for One Battle After Another, beating strong contenders including Chloé Zhao, Josh Safdie, and Joachim Trier.
In the acting categories, Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor award for his performance in Sinners, while Jessie Buckley clinched Best Actress for her role in Hamnet.
The awards season favorite Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, entered the ceremony with 16 nominations, the highest this year, and ended the night with four Oscars.
Oscars 2026 Winners List (Key Categories)
| Category |
Winner |
Film |
| 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 |
| Best International Feature Film |
— |
Sentimental Value (Norway) |
Oscars 2026 Winners List (Full List)
Best Picture
Nominees included:
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Bugonia
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F1
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Frankenstein
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Hamnet
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Marty Supreme
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The Secret Agent
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Sentimental Value
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Sinners
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Train Dreams
Best Director
Other nominees:
Best Actor
Other nominees:
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Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
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Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
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Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
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Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Best Actress
Other nominees:
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Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
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Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
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Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
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Emma Stone – Bugonia
Best International Feature Film
Other nominees:
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The Secret Agent – Brazil
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It Was Just an Accident – France
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Sirât – Spain
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The Voice of Hind Rajab – Tunisia
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing
Best Sound
Best Original Score
Best Documentary Feature
Best Documentary Short
Best Animated Feature
Best Animated Short
Best Visual Effects
Best Production Design
Best Costume Design
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Biggest Winners of the Night
| Film |
Oscars Won |
| One Battle After Another |
6 |
| Sinners |
4 |
| Frankenstein |
Multiple technical awards |
Conclusion
The Oscars 2026 celebrated outstanding storytelling and cinematic excellence. One Battle After Another dominated the awards with six wins, while Sinners made a strong impact with major acting and technical honors.
With powerful performances, diverse international films, and cutting-edge filmmaking, the 98th Academy Awards once again highlighted the global influence of cinema.
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