The 98th edition of the Academy Awards brought the 2026 awards season to a grand close, celebrating the year’s best achievements in cinema. The ceremony was hosted by comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien and featured appearances by several prominent Hollywood stars.
Among the presenters and celebrity guests were Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Zendaya, Channing Tatum, Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Kieran Culkin, making the night a star-studded celebration of filmmaking. The ceremony aired live on ABC on March 15, 2026.
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The biggest winner of the night was the film One Battle After Another, which took home the prestigious Best Picture award and multiple other honours. Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his performance in Sinners, while Jessie Buckley secured Best Actress for her role in Hamnet. Veteran actor Sean Penn also added another Oscar to his career by winning Best Supporting Actor.
The awards highlighted a wide range of films across genres, including major recognition for animated film KPop Demon Hunters and documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin. Here are some of the major winners from the night.
Major Winners at the 2026 Oscars
| Category | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Original Screenplay | Ryan Coogler | Sinners |
| Adapted Screenplay | Paul Thomas Anderson | One Battle After Another |
| Animated Feature | — | KPop Demon Hunters |
| Documentary Feature | — | Mr. Nobody Against Putin |
| International Feature | — | Sentimental Value |
| Cinematography | Autumn Durald Arkapaw | Sinners |
| Original Score | Ludwig Göransson | Sinners |
Several technical categories also saw big wins. Frankenstein dominated production design, costume design and makeup categories, while F1: The Movie won the Oscar for Best Sound. Meanwhile, blockbuster sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash took home the award for Best Visual Effects.
Overall, the ceremony delivered memorable wins and celebrated a diverse mix of films, performances, and creative achievements that defined the cinematic landscape of the past year.
