The 98th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, recognising excellence in film across multiple categories. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony featured standout wins for films and talent from around the world, including notable achievements by Nigerian-British actress Wunmi Mosaku and other international artists.
Best Picture: One Battle After Another claimed the night’s top honour, beating films such as Bugonia, F1: The Movie, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, and Train Dreams.
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson won for One Battle After Another, marking a major recognition in his career.
Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan earned the award for his performance in Sinners.
Best Actress: Jessie Buckley made history as the first Irish winner for her role in Hamnet.
Supporting Roles:
- Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
- Best Supporting Actress: Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Screenplay Awards:
- Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler, Sinners
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Technical Categories:
- Best Production Design: Frankenstein
- Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners (first woman to win)
- Best Costume Design: Kate Hawley, Frankenstein
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
- Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Best Sound: F1: The Movie
- Best Film Editing: One Battle After Another
- Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson, Sinners
- Best Casting: Cassandra Kulukundis, One Battle After Another
Animation Awards:
- Best Animated Feature Film: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Who Cried Pearls
Documentary Awards:
- Best Documentary Feature: Mr Nobody Against Putin
- Best Documentary Short Film: All the Empty Rooms
Live Action Short Film: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva were joint winners.
International Feature: Sentimental Value became the first Norwegian film to win the category.
Original Song: “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters won for Best Original Song.
The Oscars 2026 highlighted a mix of global talent and groundbreaking achievements, recognising both creative storytelling and technical mastery across cinema.
