Oscars 2026 Winners!

The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) celebrated outstanding achievements in world cinema, honoring films released in 2025. The ceremony was held in Los Angeles on March 16, 2026, bringing together filmmakers, artists, and technicians from across the globe. This year’s awards highlighted powerful storytelling, innovative filmmaking techniques, and remarkable performances. Films like One Battle After Another and Sinners emerged as major winners, reflecting the Academy’s recognition of bold direction, strong performances, and exceptional technical craftsmanship. The event once again showcased how cinema continues to evolve with new visual styles, technology, and global voices shaping the future of filmmaking.

Paul Thomas Anderson has won his first Oscar, for best adapted screenplay for One Battle After Another.

🏆 Oscars 2026 (98th Academy Awards) – Major Winners

The 98th Academy Awards were held on March 16, 2026 in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The film “One Battle After Another” dominated the night with multiple awards.

🎬 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

🎥 Writing & Technical Awards

Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another

Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Sinners

Best Film Editing: Andy Jurgensen – One Battle After Another

Best Production Design: Frankenstein

Best Costume Design: Frankenstein

Best Makeup & Hairstyling: Frankenstein

🎵 Music & Sound

Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson – Sinners

Best Original Song: “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters

Best Sound: F1

🌍 Other Major Categories

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

⭐ Special Notes

One Battle After Another won 6 Oscars, the most of the night.

Sinners won 4 awards, including Best Actor and Best Cinematography.

Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win Best Cinematography.

Article by

CJ Rajkumar

Author/ Cinematigrapher