Oscars 2026: Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley Win Big – See Full Winners List

The 98th Academy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema, honouring the best films and performances of the year. One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner, taking home several top honours including Best Picture.

The 98th Academy Awards celebrated the best films and performances of the year at the Dolby Theatre. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the ceremony honoured outstanding achievements in global cinema. The night was dominated by One Battle After Another, which won several major awards including Best Picture and Best Director.

Major Winners of the Night

The biggest award of the evening, Best Picture, went to One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Anderson also won the Best Director Oscar for the film, making it one of the night’s most successful titles.

For acting honours, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his performance in Sinners, while Jessie Buckley took home Best Actress for Hamnet. Both wins marked major milestones in their careers.

In the supporting categories, Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, while Amy Madigan secured Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.

Major 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

Screenplay & Technical Awards

• Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler – Sinners
• Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
• Best Cinematography: Sinners – Autumn Durald Arkapaw
• Best Film Editing: One Battle After Another
• Best Production Design: Frankenstein
• Best Costume Design: Frankenstein
• Best Makeup & Hairstyling: Frankenstein
• Best Casting: One Battle After Another – Cassandra Kulukundis

Music, Sound & Visual Effects

• Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
• Best Original Song: “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters
• Best Sound: F1
• Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash

Animation & International Cinema

• Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
• Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Who Cried Pearls
• Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway)

Documentary & Short Film Awards

• Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
• Best Documentary Short Film: All the Empty Rooms
• Best Live-Action Short Film:

The Singers

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Films That Dominated the Oscars

The night largely belonged to One Battle After Another, which won multiple Oscars including Best Picture, Director, and Editing. Meanwhile, Sinners also had a strong showing with awards for Best Actor, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, and Original Score.