The 98th edition of the Academy Awards, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
The prestigious ceremony honored the best films and performances released in 2025 and was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien. This year’s Oscars were dominated by the film One Battle After Another, which took home multiple awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Meanwhile, Sinners earned the highest number of nominations and secured several major wins, including Best Actor.
Below is a list of the major winners from the 98th Academy Awards.
Major Category Winners
Best Picture:
- One Battle After Another
Best Director:
- Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Best Actor (Leading Role):
- Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Best Actress (Leading Role):
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Best Supporting Actor:
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actress:
- Amy Madigan – Weapons
Screenplay Awards
Best Original Screenplay:
- Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Best Adapted Screenplay:
- Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Technical & Creative Category Winners
Best Cinematography:
- Sinners – Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Best Original Score:
- Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
Best Film Editing:
- One Battle After Another
Best Production Design:
- Frankenstein
Best Costume Design:
- Frankenstein
Best Makeup and Hairstyling:
- Frankenstein
Best Sound:
- F1
Best Visual Effects:
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
Other Major Winners
Best Animated Feature Film:
- KPop Demon Hunters
Best Original Song:
- “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters
Best International Feature Film:
- Sentimental Value (Norway)
Best Documentary Feature Film:
- Nobody Against Putin
Highlights from the 2026 Oscars
The 98th Academy Awards celebrated a wide range of films across genres, from powerful dramas to animated and international productions. One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home six Oscars, while Sinners followed closely with several major awards including Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay.
The ceremony once again showcased the diversity and creativity of global cinema, highlighting both established filmmakers and emerging talent in the industry.
At the 2026 Academy Awards, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Isha Ambani attracted attention with their elegant outfits. Priyanka wore a strapless white Dior gown with a high slit, feathered detailing, and a diamond-emerald necklace. Isha appeared in a vintage Valentino floral-embroidered gown paired with a diamond ribbon choker, showcasing classic red-carpet glamour.
For movie lovers and industry professionals alike, the Oscars continue to serve as the ultimate celebration of cinematic achievement.
Credits: Information compiled from official announcements and coverage of the 98th Academy Awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
