‘One Battle After Another’ Dominates 2026 Oscars with Six Wins

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another was the considerable winner at the 98th Annual Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, taking home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Anderson himself. The ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, also saw Michael B. Jordan win his first Oscar for his performance in Sinners.

Key Wins for ‘One Battle After Another’

• Best Picture: Paul Thomas Anderson and Teyana Taylor
• Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
• Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay): Conan O’Brien and Sterling K. Brown Cassandra Kulukundis
• [Additional Wins Not Specified in Sources]

Michael B. Jordan’s Historic Win

Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor award for his role in Sinners, marking a significant moment in his career. He acknowledged the legacy of previous Black actors who paved the way, including Sydney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, and Will Smith.

Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Moment

Conan O’Brien took to the Oscars stage to playfully critique Timothée Chalamet, while also being the subject of a comedic sketch inspired by One Battle After Another.

Sean Penn’s Absence

Sean Penn, who won Best Supporting Actor for his role in One Battle After Another, was notably absent from the ceremony.

About ‘One Battle After Another’

One Battle After Another, released in September 2025, is a black comedy action-thriller directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film, inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor. It follows an ex-revolutionary forced back into a combative lifestyle when pursued by a corrupt military officer.

Box Office Success

The film, with a budget of $130–175 million, grossed over $209.6 million worldwide.