The 98th ceremony concluded with historical dramas ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ emerging as the night’s biggest winners. While ‘Sinners’ made history with a record-breaking 16 nominations, it was ‘One Battle After Another’ that walked away with the prestigious Best Picture trophy. Check out the complete list of winners, category-wise highlights, and more from the 2026 Oscars.
The 98th Academy Awards witnessed a fierce battle between two cinematic heavyweights: ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another.’ This year’s nominations were dominated by these two films, with Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ securing a staggering 16 nominations, breaking the previous records held by cinematic giants like ‘Titanic’ and ‘La La Land.’ However, when the final envelopes were opened, it was Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ that claimed the ultimate prize. Here is a complete look at who took home the gold at the 2026 Oscars.
98th Academy Awards 2026: Overview
The Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, featured a mix of political commentary and heartfelt speeches. Priyanka Chopra also took the stage as a presenter. The night saw Leonardo DiCaprio’s film (One Battle After Another) win Best Picture for the second time in his career, following the success of ‘Titanic,’ though DiCaprio himself lost the Best Actor race to Michael B. Jordan.
98th Oscar 2026: Overview
- Ceremony: 98th Academy Awards
- Best Picture: ‘One Battle After Another’
- Most Nominations: ‘Sinners’ (16)
- Most Wins (Tie): ‘One Battle After Another’ & ‘Sinners’
- Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (‘Sinners’)
- Best Actress: Jessie Buckley (‘Hamnet’)
- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson (‘One Battle After Another’)
- Telecast Host: Conan O’Brien
- Official Website: https://www.oscars.org (Example)
Oscar 2026: Key Highlights & Important Dates
The road to the Oscars began months earlier with shortlist announcements. The final nominations were announced in late January, leading up to the grand ceremony in March.
- Shortlist Announcement: Late December 2025 (Indian film ‘Homebound’ made the shortlist for International Feature).
- Final Nominations Announcement: January 23, 2026.
- Ceremony Date: March 15, 2026.
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Category-Wise Winners at the Oscar 2026
The Academy awarded excellence in 23 categories. Below is the complete list of winners, highlighting the dominance of ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners.’
Best Picture
Winner: ‘One Battle After Another’ – Adam Somner, Sara Murphy and Paul Thomas Anderson, Producers
Nominees:
- ‘Bugonia’
- ‘F1’
- ‘Frankenstein’
- ‘Hamnet’
- ‘Marty Supreme’
- ‘The Secret Agent’
- ‘Sentimental Value’
- ‘Sinners’
- ‘Train Dreams’
Best Director
Winner: Paul Thomas Anderson (‘One Battle After Another’)
Nominees:
- Chloé Zhao (‘Hamnet’)
- Josh Safdie (‘Marty Supreme’)
- Joachim Trier (‘Sentimental Value’)
- Ryan Coogler (‘Sinners’)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Winner: Michael B. Jordan (‘Sinners’)
Nominees:
- Timothée Chalamet (‘Marty Supreme’)
- Leonardo DiCaprio (‘One Battle After Another’)
- Ethan Hawke (‘Blue Moon’)
- Wagner Moura (‘The Secret Agent’)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Winner: Jessie Buckley (‘Hamnet’)
Nominees:
- Emma Stone (‘Bugonia’)
- Renate Reinsve (‘Sentimental Value’)
- Kate Hudson (‘Song Sung Blue’)
- Rose Byrne (‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Winner: Sean Penn (‘One Battle After Another’)
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Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Winner: Amy Madigan (‘Weapons’)
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Best Original Screenplay
Winner: ‘Sinners’ – Written by Ryan Coogler
Nominees:
- ‘Blue Moon’ – Written by Robert Kaplow
- ‘It Was Just an Accident’ – Written by Jafar Panahi
- ‘Marty Supreme’ – Written by Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie
- ‘Sentimental Value’ – Written by Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier
Best Adapted Screenplay
Winner: ‘One Battle After Another’ – Written by Paul Thomas Anderson
Nominees:
- ‘Bugonia’ – Screenplay by Will Tracy
- ‘Frankenstein’ – Written for the Screen by Guillermo del Toro
- ‘Hamnet’ – Screenplay by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell
- ‘Train Dreams’ – Screenplay by Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar
Best Cinematography
Winner: ‘Sinners’ – Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Nominees:
- ‘Frankenstein’ – Dan Laustsen
- ‘Marty Supreme’ – Darius Khondji
- ‘One Battle after Another’ – Michael Bauman
- ‘Train Dreams’ – Adolpho Veloso
Best Film Editing
Winner: ‘One Battle After Another’ – Andy Jurgensen
Nominees:
- ‘F1’ – Stephen Mirrione
- ‘Marty Supreme’ – Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie
- ‘Sentimental Value’ – Olivier Bugge Coutté
- ‘Sinners’ – Michael P. Shawver
Best International Feature Film
Winner: ‘Sentimental Value’ (Norway)
Nominees:
- ‘The Secret Agent’ (Brazil)
- ‘It Was Just an Accident’ (France)
- ‘Sirāt’ (Spain)
- ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ (Tunisia)
Best Animated Feature Film
Winner: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
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Best Documentary Feature Film
Winner: ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’
Nominees:
- ‘The Alabama Solution’
- ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’
- ‘Cutting through Rocks’
- ‘The Perfect Neighbor’
Best Original Score
Winner: ‘Sinners’ – Ludwig Göransson
Nominees:
- ‘Bugonia’ – Jerskin Fendrix
- ‘Frankenstein’ – Alexandre Desplat
- ‘Hamnet’ – Max Richter
- ‘One Battle After Another’ – Jonny Greenwood
Best Original Song
Winner: ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Nominees:
- ‘Dear Me’ from ‘Diane Warren: Relentless’
- ‘I Lied To You’ from ‘Sinners’
- ‘Sweet Dreams Of Joy’ from ‘Viva Verdi!’
- ‘Train Dreams’ from ‘Train Dreams’
Best Production Design
Winner: ‘Frankenstein’ – Tamara Deverell (Production Design); Shane Vieau (Set Decoration)
Nominees:
- ‘Hamnet’ – Fiona Crombie; Alice Felton
- ‘Marty Supreme’ – Jack Fisk; Adam Willis
- ‘One Battle After Another’ – Florencia Martin; Anthony Carlino
- ‘Sinners’ – Hannah Beachler; Monique Champagne
Best Costume Design
Winner: ‘Frankenstein’ – Kate Hawley
Nominees:
- ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ – Deborah L. Scott
- ‘Hamnet’ – Malgosia Turzanska
- ‘Marty Supreme’ – Miyako Bellizzi
- ‘Sinners’ – Ruth E. Carter
Best Visual Effects
Winner: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Nominees:
- ‘F1’
- ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’
- ‘The Lost Bus’
- ‘Sinners’
Best Sound
Winner: ‘F1’
Nominees:
- ‘Frankenstein’
- ‘One Battle After Another’
- ‘Sinners’
- ‘Sirāt’
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FAQs
Which film won the Best Picture award at the 2026 Oscars?
‘One Battle After Another,’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, won the Best Picture award.
Who won the Best Actor award?
Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor award for his role in the horror-thriller ‘Sinners.’
How many nominations did ‘Sinners’ receive?
‘Sinners’ received a record-tying 16 nominations, the most of any film this year.
