One Battle After Another dominates the 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 16, 2026, hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien. The film One Battle After Another was the night's biggest winner, securing six awards including Best Picture, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film Sinners, which had received 16 nominations, won four awards, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Jessie Buckley won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet. Other notable awards included Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn and Best Supporting Actress for Amy Madigan. Additionally, the Norwegian film Sentimental Value won for Best International Feature, and Cassandra Kulukundis was awarded for Best Casting. While initial reports highlighted Sinners as a record-breaking contender, the final results confirmed the success of One Battle After Another across the major categories.