Oscars 2026: Key Winners from the 98th Academy

The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the ceremony honored the best films of 2025 with several major wins across acting, directing, and technical categories.

Acting Winners

Best Actor

Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)

Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his performance in Sinners, one of the most nominated films of the year.

Best Supporting Actress

Amy Madigan (Weapons)

Amy Madigan earned her first Academy Award for her role as Aunt Gladys in the horror film Weapons.

Best Supporting Actor

Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)

Sean Penn won the supporting actor Oscar for his performance in One Battle After Another.

Directing and Screenplay

Best Director
Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)

Best Adapted Screenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)

Best Original Screenplay
Ryan Coogler (Sinners)

Other Notable Winners

• Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
• Best International Feature: Sentimental Value (Norway)
• Best Cinematography: Sinners
• Best Sound: F1
• Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
• Best Film Editing: One Battle After Another
• Best Production Design: Frankenstein
• Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
• Best Costume Design: Frankenstein

The 2026 Oscars highlighted a strong year for films like Sinners and One Battle After Another, which won several major awards during the ceremony.

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