The 98th Academy Awards, known as the Oscars 2026, were a remarkable evening that honoured the cinematic achievements of 2025. Notably, One Battle After Another emerged as the night's standout, clinching six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Despite leading with 16 nominations, Sinners secured four wins, featuring Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and a historic win for Cinematography by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who became the first woman to take home that award.
The evening also featured Frankenstein, which won three Oscars, and the unprecedented moment of a tie for Best Live-Action Short Film, marking a rare occurrence in Oscars history.
Among the highlights was KPop Demon Hunters winning Best Original Song, further diversifying the awards' history.
For a full list of winners, see below:
Key Winners at the Oscars 2026:
Despite leading with 16 nominations, Sinners secured four wins, featuring Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and a historic win for Cinematography by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who became the first woman to take home that award.
The evening also featured Frankenstein, which won three Oscars, and the unprecedented moment of a tie for Best Live-Action Short Film, marking a rare occurrence in Oscars history.
Among the highlights was KPop Demon Hunters winning Best Original Song, further diversifying the awards' history.
For a full list of winners, see below:
Key Winners at the Oscars 2026:
- Best Picture: 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)
- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)
- Best Original Song: "Golden" (KPop Demon Hunters)
