The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) was a spectacular celebration of global cinema, honoring the finest achievements in filmmaking across various categories. This year’s ceremony was marked by powerful storytelling, groundbreaking performances, and technical brilliance. Films like One Battle After Another and Sinners dominated the night, winning multiple awards and leaving a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike.
Below is the complete list of winners, organized with clear headings for each category:
Best Picture
One Battle After Another – Winner
Best Director
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another – Winner
Best Actor
Michael B Jordan – Sinners – Winner
Best Actress
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet – Winner
Best Supporting Actor
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another – Winner
Best Supporting Actress
Amy Madigan – Weapons – Winner
Best Original Screenplay
Ryan Coogler – Sinners – Winner
Best Adapted Screenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another – Winner
Best Cinematography
Sinners – Winner
Best Film Editing
One Battle After Another – Winner
Best Production Design
Frankenstein – Winner
Best Costume Design
Frankenstein – Winner
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Frankenstein – Winner
Best Sound
F1 – Winner
Best Visual Effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash – Winner
Best Original Score
Ludwig Göransson – Sinners – Winner
Best Original Song
“Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters – Winner
Best International Feature Film
Sentimental Value – Winner
Best Documentary Feature Film
Mr Nobody Against Putin – Winner
Best Documentary Short Film
All the Empty Rooms – Winner
Best Animated Feature Film
KPop Demon Hunters – Winner
Best Animated Short Film
The Girl Who Cried Pearls – Winner
Best Live Action Short Film
The Singers – Joint Winner
Two People Exchanging Saliva – Joint Winner
Best Casting
One Battle After Another – Winner
Highlights of the Night
The biggest winner of the night was undoubtedly One Battle After Another, which secured multiple prestigious awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Director Paul Thomas Anderson finally won his first Oscar, marking a historic milestone in his career.
Another major highlight was Sinners, which performed exceptionally well by winning Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score. Michael B Jordan delivered a powerful performance that earned him the Best Actor award, while Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Göransson contributed significantly to the film’s success.
In the acting categories, Jessie Buckley made history by becoming the first Irish actress to win Best Actress for her role in Hamnet. Meanwhile, veteran actor Sean Penn added another Oscar to his collection with a strong supporting performance.
The film Frankenstein dominated the technical categories, winning awards for Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, and Production Design, showcasing excellence in visual and artistic elements.
Additionally, Avatar: Fire and Ash once again proved its technological superiority by winning Best Visual Effects, while F1 impressed audiences with its immersive audio experience, earning the Best Sound award.
In the international category, Sentimental Value made history as the first Norwegian film to win Best International Feature Film, highlighting the growing global reach of cinema.
Conclusion
The Oscars 2026 reflected the evolving landscape of cinema, where storytelling, diversity, and innovation played a crucial role. From powerful performances to technical brilliance, this year’s winners showcased the very best the film industry has to offer.
The 98th Academy Awards was not just about awards—it was a celebration of creativity, passion, and the art of filmmaking. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, audiences can look forward to even more groundbreaking films in the years to come.
