The biggest night in Hollywood has finally wrapped up. The 98th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars 2026, delivered an evening filled with celebration, history-making moments, and emotional speeches. The prestigious ceremony took place at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and was streamed live on Hulu and JioHotstar, allowing audiences worldwide to witness the spectacle.
Hosted by Conan O’Brien, who returned for his second consecutive year as the ceremony’s host, the night featured some remarkable victories across multiple categories. Several films dominated the awards ceremony, but two titles stood out the most — One Battle After Another and Sinners. Both films secured major wins and were among the most discussed titles of the night.
While One Battle After Another walked away with the most prestigious award of the evening, Sinners also made history in more ways than one. The ceremony once again reminded the world why the Oscars remain the most prestigious recognition in global cinema.
Sinners Creates History At The Oscars
One of the most talked-about films at the 2026 Academy Awards was Sinners. The film created history by receiving 16 nominations, making it one of the most nominated films of the year. The movie’s strong presence across multiple categories reflected its technical brilliance and storytelling impact.
Actor Michael B. Jordan emerged as one of the biggest winners of the night. His performance in Sinners, where he played a dual role, impressed critics and audiences alike. The role eventually earned him the Best Actor Oscar, making him the sixth Black actor in history to win the award.
The film also witnessed another historic moment. Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work on Sinners. The achievement marked a significant milestone in the history of the Oscars and highlighted the growing recognition of female talent in technical categories.
One Battle After Another Dominates The Major Awards
While Sinners made history with nominations and key victories, the film One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner in terms of prestige. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film secured the Best Picture award, one of the most coveted honours at the Academy Awards.
The film also won in multiple categories, including Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Casting, and Best Editing, making it one of the most celebrated projects of the evening.
The success of One Battle After Another further cemented Paul Thomas Anderson’s reputation as one of the most influential filmmakers in contemporary cinema.
Oscars 2026 Winners List
Best Pictures
| Nominees | Result |
|---|---|
| Bugonia | Nominee |
| AD | Nominee |
| F1 | Nominee |
| Frankenstein | Nominee |
| Hamnet | Nominee |
| Marty Supreme | Nominee |
| One Battle After Another | WINNER |
| The Secret Agent | Nominee |
| Sentimental Value | Nominee |
| Sinners | Nominee |
| Train Dreams | Nominee |
Best Director
| Nominee | Film |
|---|---|
| Chloé Zhao | Hamnet |
| Josh Safdie | Marty Supreme |
| Paul Thomas Anderson | One Battle After Another – WINNER |
| Joachim Trier | Sentimental Value |
| Ryan Coogler | Sinners |
Best Actor
| Actor | Film |
|---|---|
| Timothée Chalamet | Marty Supreme |
| Leonardo DiCaprio | One Battle After Another |
| Ethan Hawke | Blue Moon |
| Michael B. Jordan | Sinners – WINNER |
| Wagner Moura | The Secret Agent |
Best Actress
| Actress | Film |
|---|---|
| Jessie Buckley | Hamnet – WINNER |
| Rose Byrne | If I Had Legs I’d Kick You |
| Kate Hudson | Song Sung Blue |
| Renate Reinsve | Sentimental Value |
| Emma Stone | Bugonia |
Best Supporting Actor
| Actor | Film |
|---|---|
| Benicio Del Toro | One Battle After Another |
| Jacob Elordi | Frankenstein |
| Delroy Lindo | Sinners |
| Sean Penn | One Battle After Another – WINNER |
| Stellan Skarsgård | Sentimental Value |
Best Original Screenplay
- Blue Moon
- It Was Just an Accident
- Marty Supreme
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners – WINNER
Best Adapted Screenplay
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- One Battle After Another – WINNER
- Train Dreams
Best Animated Short Film
- Butterfly
- Forevergreen
- The Girl Who Cried Pearls – WINNER
- Retirement Plan
- The Three Sisters
Best Live Action Short Film
- Butcher’s Stain
- A Friend of Dorothy
- Jane Austen’s Period Drama
- The Singers – WINNER
- Two People Exchanging Saliva – WINNER
Best Supporting Actress
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- Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
- Amy Madigan, Weapons – WINNER
- Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
- Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Best Sound
- F1 – WINNER
- Frankenstein
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners
- Sirat
Best Animated Feature
- Arco
- Elio
- KPop: Demon Hunters – WINNER
- Little Amelie
- Zootopia 2
Final Thoughts
The Oscars 2026 once again proved why the Academy Awards remain the most celebrated honour in cinema. From historic wins to emotional speeches, the night celebrated the power of storytelling and the talent behind some of the year’s most remarkable films.
One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner of the evening with the Best Picture award, while Sinners left a strong mark with multiple accolades and historic achievements.
Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor victory and Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s milestone cinematography win will certainly be remembered as defining moments of the 98th Academy Awards.
And as the curtain falls on this year’s ceremony, the global film community now looks forward to another year of groundbreaking cinema.
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