The 98th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, were held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, United States. Organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the ceremony honoured the best films and performances released in 2025. The event was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien.
The night’s biggest winner was the film One Battle After Another, which won six awards including Best Picture and Best Director, while Sinners followed with multiple major wins including Best Actor.
Major Award Winners
●Best Picture: One Battle After Another
Producers: Adam Somner, Sara Murphy, Paul Thomas Anderson
●Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson – 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
Screenplay and Music Awards
●Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler – Sinners
●Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
●Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson – Sinners
●Best Original Song: “Golden” – from KPop Demon Hunters
Technical and Craft Awards
●Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Sinners
●Best Film Editing: Andy Jurgensen – One Battle After Another
●Best Production Design: Tamara Deverell & Shane Vieau – Frankenstein
●Best Costume Design: Kate Hawley – Frankenstein
●Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey – Frankenstein
●Best Sound: F1 – Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta
●Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash – Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett
International, Documentary and Animation
●Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway)
●Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
●Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
●Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Who Cried Pearls
●Best Live Action Short Film: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva (tie)
Highlights of the Night
The ceremony celebrated both established and emerging filmmakers, with “One Battle After Another” dominating the night and “Sinners” receiving the highest number of nominations (16). The event also introduced a new category for Best Casting, awarded to casting director Cassandra Kulukundis for One Battle After Another.
The 98th Academy Awards once again showcased the diversity and creativity of global cinema, honouring outstanding achievements across acting, directing, storytelling, and technical craftsmanship.