The 98th Academy Awards, one of the biggest nights in global cinema, celebrated the finest films and performances of the past year. The ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, who returned to helm the prestigious event once again.

This year’s Oscars saw several historic moments, emotional speeches, and major wins across categories. The film “One Battle After Another” emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home multiple awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Meanwhile, “Sinners”, which had received a record 16 nominations, also made a strong mark with major wins, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.

Among the acting categories, Michael B. Jordan secured his first Oscar for his performance in Sinners, while Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress award for Hamnet. Supporting acting honours went to Sean Penn and Amy Madigan for their standout performances.

The awards also introduced a new category – Best Casting, marking a significant addition to the Oscars lineup.

Below is the complete list of winners from the 2026 Oscars.

Oscars 2026 : Full Winners List

Best Picture – One Battle After Another

Best Actor – Michael B Jordan – Sinners

Best Actress – Jessie Buckley – Hamnet

Best Director – Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

Best Original Song – Golden – KPop Demon Hunters (by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu

Best International Feature Film – Sentimental Value

Best Cinematography – Sinners

Best Film Editing – One Battle After Another

Best Sound – F1

Best Music (Original Score) – Sinners

Best Documentary Feature Film – Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Best Documentary Short Film – All the Empty Rooms

Best Visual Effects – Avatar: Fire and Ash – Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett

Best Production Design – Frankenstein – Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau

Best Original Screenplay – Sinners – Ryan Coogler

Best Adapted Screenplay – One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson

Best Supporting Actor – Sean Penn – One Battle After Another

Best Live Action Short Film – The Singers AND Two People Exchanging Saliva

Best Casting – One Battle After Another

Best Make up and Hairstyling – Frankenstein

Best Costume Design – Frankenstein, Kate Hawley

Best Supporting Actress – Amy Madigan – Weapons

Best Animated Feature Film – KPop Demon Hunters

Major Highlights From the 2026 Oscars

One of the biggest talking points of the night was the dominance of “One Battle After Another”, which led the awards with six Oscars, including the top honour for Best Picture.

At the same time, “Sinners” proved to be another major contender. Despite entering the ceremony with a record 16 nominations, the film secured four wins, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler.

Another milestone came when cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography for her work on Sinners.

Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley’s powerful performance in Hamnet earned her the Best Actress award, marking a major career milestone for the Irish star.

In other categories, the animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” won Best Animated Feature Film and also secured the Best Original Song award for Golden.

A Night of Historic Wins and New Beginnings

The 2026 Oscars showcased a diverse mix of storytelling, from political documentaries to animated musicals and big-budget productions. With new award categories, historic achievements, and breakout performances, the ceremony once again highlighted the evolving landscape of global cinema.

From Michael B. Jordan’s emotional Best Actor win to the sweeping success of One Battle After Another, the night celebrated both established filmmakers and rising talent across Hollywood.