2026 Oscars: Winners and Highlights from the 98th Academy Awards
The 98th Academy Awards, honoring films released in 2025, took place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.1 The ceremony saw Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” emerge as the big winner, taking home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.2
Key Winners
- Best Picture: “One Battle After Another”3
- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (“One Battle After Another”)3
- Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (“Sinners”)3
- Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”)3
- Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn (“One Battle After Another”)2
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan (“Weapons”)3
- Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler (“Sinners”)2
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson (“One Battle After Another”)2
- Best Animated Feature: “KPop Demon Hunters”3
Record Nominations and First-Time Wins
“Sinners” received a record-breaking 16 nominations, ultimately winning four awards.2 Ryan Coogler secured his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography.2 Jessie Buckley as well earned her first Oscar for her leading role in “Hamnet.”
New Category Introduced
The 98th Academy Awards introduced a new category: Best Achievement in Casting, which was awarded to “One Battle After Another.”3 This marks the first new competitive category added by the Academy since Best Animated Feature in 2001.
The Ceremony
Conan O’Brien hosted the 2026 Oscars for the second consecutive year.3 The event was broadcast live on ABC and streamed on Hulu.