‘One Battle After Another’ Wins Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars

Los Angeles, CA – The 98th Academy Awards concluded Sunday night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another taking home the coveted Best Picture award.¹

Key Wins

One Battle After Another led the night with a total of six wins, including Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn.¹, ²

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners also had a significant night, securing four awards, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Best Original Screenplay, and a history-making win in Best Cinematography.¹, ²

Individual Awards

• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley for Hamnet.¹, ²
• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan for The Vanishing Hour.¹
• Best Animated Feature: Kpop Demon Hunters.¹
• Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin.¹
• Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway).¹
• Best Original Music: Ludvig Järansons for Sinners.¹

Warner Bros. Dominates

Warner Bros. Led all distributors with 11 statuettes, followed by Netflix with five (including one for Live Action Short).¹