The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) brought together the biggest names in global cinema to celebrate the finest achievements in filmmaking. The ceremony took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien. The awards honoured films released in 2025 across 24 categories.
The night was largely dominated by “One Battle After Another,” which emerged as the biggest winner with six awards, including the coveted Best Picture. Meanwhile, “Sinners” secured four wins, and “KPop Demon Hunters” made history in the animation and music categories.
Major Winners at the Oscars 2026
Top Awards
- 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
Key Technical and Creative Awards
- Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler –Sinners
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson –One Battle After Another
- Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw –Sinners
- Best Editing: Andy Jurgensen –One Battle After Another
- Best Production Design: Frankenstein
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
Music, Animation and Visual Categories
- Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson –Sinners
- Best Original Song: “Golden” –KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Best Sound: F1
Documentary and Short Film Awards
- Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
- Best Documentary Short: All the Empty Rooms
- Best Live-Action Short: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva (tie)
Highlights of the Ceremony
- “One Battle After Another” led the awards tally with six wins, including Best Picture.
- Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor win for Sinners marked a major career milestone.
- Jessie Buckley earned her first Oscar for her performance in Hamnet.
- The song “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters became the first K-pop track to win an Oscar.
