“One Battle After Another” emerged as the biggest winner at Sunday’s Academy Awards, taking home multiple prizes including best picture and best director.
The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, also captured the first-ever Oscar awarded for casting during the 98th Academy Awards ceremony.
Actor Michael B. Jordan won best actor for his performance in Sinners, earning the first Oscar of his career.
Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley received the best actress award for her role in Hamnet.
The first award of the night went to Amy Madigan, who won best supporting actress for her performance in Weapons.
The ceremony was hosted by Conan O’Brien and held at the Dolby Theatre.
Screenwriter and director Ryan Coogler also won best original screenplay for “Sinners,” which entered the night with a record 16 nominations.
Below is the complete list of winners from the 2026 Academy Awards.
Best Picture
One Battle After Another
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
Best Actress
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Best Supporting Actress
Amy Madigan, Weapons
Best Supporting Actor
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Best Director
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Best Original Song
“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters
Songwriters: EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seon, Teddy Park
Best Original Score
Sinners, composed by Ludwig Göransson
Best Animated Film
KPop Demon Hunters
Best International Film
Sentimental Value, Norway
Best Documentary Feature
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Best Casting
Cassandra Kulukundis, One Battle After Another
Best Sound
Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, Juan Peralta for F1
Best Cinematography
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners
Best Original Screenplay
Sinners, written by Ryan Coogler
Best Adapted Screenplay
One Battle After Another, written by Paul Thomas Anderson
Best Live Action Short Film
(tie) The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva
Best Animated Short Film
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
Best Documentary Short Film
All the Empty Rooms
Best Visual Effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash — Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett
Best Production Design
Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau for Frankenstein
Best Film Editing
Andy Jurgensen, One Battle After Another
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, Cliona Furey for Frankenstein
Best Costume Design
Kate Hawley, Frankenstein
The 98th Academy Awards highlighted a mix of blockbuster productions and critically acclaimed films, with “One Battle After Another” leading the night’s honors while “Sinners” and “Frankenstein” also secured multiple awards across major categories.
