The 98th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 15, 2026, saw One Battle After Another emerge as the biggest winner of the night, taking home six Oscars and leading the awards tally.
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the film secured the Best Picture award along with Best Director for Anderson. The film also won Best Adapted Screenplay and earned Sean Penn the Best Supporting Actor trophy, cementing its position as the most celebrated film at this year’s Academy Awards.
Following closely behind was Sinners, which won four Oscars. The Ryan Coogler-directed film delivered a strong showing in major categories, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Original Screenplay for Coogler. The film also won Best Original Score for Ludwig Göransson, adding to its impressive tally.
Another notable performer was Frankenstein, which secured three Academy Awards, primarily across technical and craft categories, highlighting the film’s production excellence and artistic achievements.
Meanwhile, the animated film KPop Demon Hunters also emerged as a standout, winning two Oscars including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for “Golden,” reflecting the growing global influence of animation and music-driven storytelling.
The awards night highlighted a diverse mix of genres—from epic drama and socially driven narratives to animation and spectacle—underscoring the Academy’s recognition of both storytelling depth and technical craftsmanship.
Other Key Oscar Winners (2026)
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Best Actress: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
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Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan – Weapons
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Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway)
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Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
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Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
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Best Sound: F1
The ceremony reflected a year where both auteur-driven cinema and high-concept storytelling found strong resonance with the Academy, marking a memorable edition of the Oscars.
