Los Angeles, CA – March 16, 2026 — The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, held Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre, honored the outstanding films of 2025 with Conan O’Brien returning as host. Viewers worldwide tuned in for a night of cinematic triumphs, historic firsts, and emotional moments as Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another dominated, securing Best Picture and five other Oscars in a competitive field.

The evening featured strong performances across genres, with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners earning four wins (including a record 16 nominations overall), Frankenstein sweeping technical categories, and standout acting turns by Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley. Global audiences celebrated diversity in storytelling, K-pop’s growing influence in animation and music, and breakthroughs like the first woman of color winning Best Cinematography.

Key Global Highlights

• Best Picture Triumph: One Battle After Another edged out favorites like Sinners and Hamnet for the top prize, marking a major win for Paul Thomas Anderson’s ambitious political epic.
• Historic Moments: Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman of color to win Best Cinematography for Sinners. KPop Demon Hunters claimed Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song with “Golden,” highlighting K-pop’s worldwide cultural impact.
• Acting Honors: Michael B. Jordan won his first Oscar for Best Actor in Sinners, while Jessie Buckley took Best Actress for Hamnet. Amy Madigan ended a long wait with Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.
• Red Carpet Buzz: International stars, including Priyanka Chopra Jonas in a striking Dior gown, drew attention from global fans.
• Broader Appeal: The wins reflected a year of bold, diverse cinema resonating across continents, from vampire dramas to Shakespeare-inspired tales.

Full List of 98th Academy Awards Winners

Best Picture WINNER: One Battle After Another (Adam Somner, Sara Murphy, Paul Thomas Anderson, Producers)

• Bugonia
• F1
• Frankenstein
• Hamnet
• Marty Supreme
• The Secret Agent
• Sentimental Value
• Sinners
• Train Dreams

Best Director WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

• Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
• Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
• Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
• Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Actor in a Leading Role WINNER: Michael B. Jordan – Sinners (as Elijah “Smoke” Moore / Elias “Stack” Moore)

• Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
• Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
• Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
• Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent

Actress in a Leading Role WINNER: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet (as Agnes Shakespeare)

• Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
• Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
• Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
• Emma Stone – Bugonia

Actor in a Supporting Role WINNER: Sean Penn – One Battle After Another

• Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
• Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
• Delroy Lindo – Sinners
• Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value

Actress in a Supporting Role WINNER: Amy Madigan – Weapons

• Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
• Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
• Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
• Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another

Best Original Screenplay WINNER: Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Best Adapted Screenplay WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

Best Animated Feature Film WINNER: KPop Demon Hunters

Best International Feature Film WINNER: The Secret Agent (among nominees including It Was Just an Accident, Sentimental Value)

Best Cinematography WINNER: Sinners (Autumn Durald Arkapaw – historic win) (Additional nominees: Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another)

Best Original Score WINNER: Sinners (Ludwig Göransson) (Other 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

Best Production Design WINNER: Frankenstein

Best Costume Design WINNER: Frankenstein

Best Makeup and Hairstyling WINNER: Frankenstein

Best Visual Effects WINNER: Avatar: Fire and Ash

Best Documentary Feature WINNER: Mr. Nobody Against Putin (among nominees like The Alabama Solution)

The 98th Oscars delivered memorable speeches, surprises, and a celebration of global filmmaking talent. Conan O’Brien’s hosting added humor to the high-stakes night.

This complete winners list is compiled from official Academy sources (Oscars.org), Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, ABC News, CNN, Deadline, and other international outlets covering the March 15, 2026, event. For more on speeches, fashion, and worldwide reactions, stay with World Report Press!