2026 Oscars: Full List of Major Winners at the 98th Academy Awards
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The 98th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, celebrated the best achievements in film at a ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, bringing together filmmakers, actors and industry professionals from around the world.
The night’s biggest winner was the film One Battle After Another, which secured multiple awards including Best Picture and Best Director, making it one of the standout productions of the ceremony.
Major 2026 Oscar Winners
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
Other Notable Winners
- Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler – Sinners
- Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Sinners
- Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
- Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value
- Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
- Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
A Night of Major Milestones
The 2026 Oscars saw several historic achievements. Michael B. Jordan won his first Academy Award for Best Actor, while Jessie Buckley became the first Irish actress to win the Best Actress Oscar.
The ceremony also introduced a new category for Best Casting, which was awarded to One Battle After Another.
Overall, the awards reflected a wide range of storytelling from political satire and historical drama to animation and documentary filmmaking highlighting the diversity of global cinema.
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