The Oscars Shine Bright in 2026
The Dolby Theatre hosted the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, with Conan O'Brien returning as host. The ceremony, lasting over three and a half hours, showcased the year's best films and memorable performances.
A Cinematic Garden Party
The Oscars stage transformed into a garden courtyard, setting the scene for an enchanting evening. Live performances included Sinners' 'I Lied To You', and Barbra Streisand's tribute to Robert Redford. Security concerns heightened the event's tension.
Warner Bros. Reigns Supreme
Warner Bros. productions dominated the night. Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller, One Battle After Another, won six awards, including Best Picture. Leonardo DiCaprio's intense performance as an ex-radical captivated audiences.
Ryan Coogler's Sinners, a vampire horror drama, secured four Oscars, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan's dual role. Despite a record-breaking 16 nominations, Sinners fell short of expectations but still made history.
Landmark Moments
The 2026 Oscars celebrated several milestones. Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and woman of color to win Best Cinematography for Sinners. Her acceptance speech empowered women in the industry. The ceremony also introduced Best Casting, awarding One Battle After Another.
Paul Thomas Anderson achieved a historic triple win for Best Picture, Director, and Adapted Screenplay, while Amy Madigan set a record for the longest gap between acting nominations, winning Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.
Other Notable Wins
Frankenstein dominated craft categories, and KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature. The FULL LIST OF 2026 OSCARS WINNERS includes:
- 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 Original Screenplay: Sinners
- Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
- Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best International Feature: Sentimental Value (Norway)
- Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
- Best Cinematography: Sinners
- Best Original Score: Sinners
- Best Original Song: 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Film Editing: One Battle After Another
- Best Production Design: Frankenstein
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
- Best Sound: F1
- Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Best Costume Design: One Battle After Another
- Best Documentary Short: All the Empty Rooms
- Best Live Action Short: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva (tie)