The 2026 Academy Awards (98th Oscars) delivered a memorable night celebrating the best films and performances of the year. The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien.
This year, the biggest winner of the night was One Battle After Another, which dominated the ceremony and won multiple awards including the prestigious Best Picture.
Major Winners of the Night
- 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 Important Awards
Several other films also made a strong impact during the ceremony:
- Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler – Sinners
- Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Sinners
- Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway)
- Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
- Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Best Sound: F1
Highlights From the 2026 Oscars
- The film Sinners received the highest number of nominations this year, with 16 nominations across different categories.
- Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history by becoming the first woman to win Best Cinematography at the Oscars.
- With several major wins, One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest film of the night.
