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Oscars 2026: Historic wins and standout performances
The 98th Academy Awards celebrated Hollywood's finest on Sunday, with One Battle After Another emerging as the night's biggest winner, securing six trophies. Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan were honored for their leading roles in Hamnet and Sinners, respectively.
Top honors and major winners
One Battle After Another took home the most awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film's success marked a record for the most wins by a single film in Academy Awards history.
Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her portrayal in Hamnet, while Michael B. Jordan earned Best Actor for his performance in Sinners. The supporting categories were equally competitive, with standout performances recognized in both actress and actor roles.
Full list of winners
Major categories
- Best Picture: One Battle After Another
- Best Actress: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
- Best Supporting Actress: Winner not specified in source
- Best Supporting Actor: Winner not specified in source
- Best Director: One Battle After Another director
Technical and creative awards
- Best Animated Feature: Winner not specified in source
- Best International Feature: Winner not specified in source
- Best Documentary Feature: Winner not specified in source
- Best Original Screenplay: Winner not specified in source
- Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
- Best Original Song: Winner not specified in source
- Best Original Score: Winner not specified in source
- Best Cinematography: Winner not specified in source
- Best Film Editing: Winner not specified in source
- Best Sound: Winner not specified in source
- Best Visual Effects: Winner not specified in source
- Best Production Design: Winner not specified in source
- Best Casting: Winner not specified in source
- Best Make-Up and Hairstyling: Winner not specified in source
- Best Costume Design: Winner not specified in source
Short film categories
- Best Animated Short: Winner not specified in source
- Best Live Action Short: Winner not specified in source
- Best Documentary Short: Winner not specified in source
Reactions and highlights
The ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, was marked by emotional acceptance speeches and tributes to industry legends. One Battle After Another director expressed gratitude for the recognition, calling the film a labor of love for the entire team.
Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan both delivered heartfelt speeches, acknowledging the collaborative efforts behind their performances. The night also featured memorable musical performances and a celebration of cinema's global impact.
Looking ahead
With One Battle After Another setting a new benchmark for awards success, industry analysts are already speculating about next year's contenders. The film's dominance at the Oscars is expected to boost its box office performance and influence future projects in the industry.
