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A graphic showcasing the top Oscar Winners 2026, highlighting major victories for the film One Battle After Another (6 wins) and the horror-vampire epic Sinners (4 wins).
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Hollywood gathered under the glittering lights of the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 15, 2026, for the 98th Academy Awards — and it was a night full of history, heartbreak, and pure cinematic magic. If you missed the broadcast on ABC and Hulu, or just need a fast, complete rundown of every Oscar 2026 Win result, you have landed in exactly the right place. Here you’ll find all the Oscar Winners 2026 in one place.

The big story? Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another swept the night with six Oscar wins, while Ryan Coogler’s record-shattering Sinners shines at Oscars 2026: all 4 historic wins revealed — the most nominated film in Oscar history with 16 nominations — walked away with four statuettes, including the night’s most electric performance moment. Conan O’Brien returned as host for a second consecutive year to thunderous applause, and the ceremony clocked in at 3 hours and 45 minutes packed with reunions, tributes, and jaw-dropping moments.

A comprehensive list of the Oscar Winners 2026 from the 98th Academy Awards, featuring One Battle After Another as Best Picture, Michael B. Jordan for Best Actor, and Jessie Buckley for Best Actress.
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Here is the full, official oscar winners 2026 list, category by category.

The Big Four: Acting & Direction – Oscar Winners 2026

1. Best Picture

✅ WINNER: One Battle After Another — Paul Thomas Anderson, Sara Murphy, Adam Somner (producers)

The PTA epic, adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, became the undisputed champion of the night, with One Battle After Another taking home Best Picture — see the full coverage here. Competing nominees included Sinners, Hamnet, Frankenstein, Bugonia, F1, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, The Secret Agent, and Train Dreams.

2. Best Director

✅ WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another

Anderson claimed his long-awaited directorial Oscar, beating out Chloé Zhao (Hamnet), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), and Ryan Coogler (Sinners). Zendaya and Robert Pattinson presented the award together — a pairing that had fans buzzing on social media before the show even ended.

3. Best Actor in a Leading Role

✅ WINNER: Michael B. Jordan — Sinners (as Elijah “Smoke” Moore / Elias “Stack” Moore)

In one of the most emotional speeches of the night, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars for Sinners for playing twin brothers in Coogler’s genre-defining film. He beat a legendary field: Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent) — who made history as the first Brazilian nominated for Best Actor.

4. Best Actress in a Leading Role

✅ WINNER: Jessie Buckley — Hamnet (as Agnes Shakespeare)

A first-time Oscar winner, Jessie Buckley was radiant on stage accepting for her devastating performance as Shakespeare’s wife in Chloé Zhao’s period masterpiece. She beat Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone to claim the golden statue.

5. Best Supporting Actor

✅ WINNER: Sean Penn — One Battle After Another (as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw)

Penn delivered a memorable acceptance speech and added his third career Oscar to his mantle. He edged out Benicio del Toro, Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Delroy Lindo (Sinners), and Stellan Skarsgård (Sentimental Value) — who became the first actor nominated in this category for a non-English language international feature.

6. Best Supporting Actress

✅ WINNER: Amy Madigan — Weapons (as Gladys)

In one of the most heartwarming moments of the evening, Amy Madigan finally won — 40 years after her first Oscar nomination in 1985 for Twice in a Lifetime, setting the record for the longest gap between Oscar nominations for an actress. She was presented the award by Zoe Saldaña and defeated Elle Fanning, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Wunmi Mosaku, and Teyana Taylor.

Writing Awards – Oscar Winners 2026

i. Best Original Screenplay

✅ WINNER: Ryan Coogler — Sinners

His very first Oscar win for writing, Coogler was visibly overwhelmed receiving the award from Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. He beat out Jafar Panahi, Josh Safdie & Ronald Bronstein (Marty Supreme), Joachim Trier & Eskil Vogt (Sentimental Value), and Robert Kaplow (Blue Moon).

ii. Best Adapted Screenplay

✅ WINNER: Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another (based on the novel Vineland by Thomas Pynchon)

Anderson swept the writing categories, beating Guillermo del Toro (Frankenstein), Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell (Hamnet), Will Tracy (Bugonia), and Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar (Train Dreams).

Craft & Technical Awards – Oscar Winners 2026

1. Best Cinematography

✅ WINNER: Autumn Durald Arkapaw — Sinners

A landmark moment for the history books: Arkapaw became the first woman and the first Black person ever to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography. Demi Moore presented the award in a visibly emotional moment. She beat Dan Laustsen, Darius Khondji, Michael Bauman, and Adolpho Veloso.

Best Film Editing

✅ WINNER: Andy Jurgensen — One Battle After Another

Best Production Design

✅ WINNER: Frankenstein — Tamara Deverell (Production Design); Shane Vieau (Set Decoration)

Jacob Elordi’s performance in Frankenstein has received major praise from Christian Bale, highlighting the film’s stellar production values. Read more here.

Best Costume Design

✅ WINNER: Kate Hawley — Frankenstein

Ruth E. Carter (Sinners) received her fifth career nomination in this category, making her the most-nominated Black woman across any Oscar category.

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

✅ WINNER: Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel & Cliona Furey — Frankenstein

Frankenstein claimed three total Oscars — Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup — proving Guillermo del Toro’s monster epic was a craft powerhouse even without a Best Picture win.

Best Sound

✅ WINNER: F1 — Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo & Juan Peralta

Best Visual Effects

✅ WINNER: Avatar: Fire and Ash — Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon & Daniel Barrett

Music Awards – Oscar Winners 2026

Best Original Score

✅ WINNER: Ludwig Göransson — Sinners

Göransson’s fourth Oscar win. His blues-and-soul-infused score was widely considered the year’s most innovative. He beat Alexandre Desplat (Frankenstein), Max Richter (Hamnet), Jonny Greenwood (One Battle After Another), and Jerskin Fendrix (Bugonia).

Best Original Song

✅ WINNER: “Golden” — KPop Demon Hunters (Music & Lyrics by Ejae, Mark Sonnenblick, 24, Ido & Teddy Park)

“I Lied to You” from Sinners — performed live in the night’s most spectacular musical number featuring Miles Caton, Raphael Saadiq, Misty Copeland, Shaboozey, Brittany Howard, Buddy Guy and more — was nominated but did not win. “Golden” also received a dazzling live performance from Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami.

International & Documentary – Oscar Winners 2026

Awards
Winners
Best International Feature FilmSentimental Value (Norway) — directed by Joachim Trier
Best Documentary FeatureMr. Nobody Against Putin — David Borenstein, Pavel Talankin, Helle Faber & Alžběta Karásková
Best Documentary ShortAll the Empty Rooms

Animation – Oscar Winners 2026

Best Animated Feature Film

✅ WINNER: KPop Demon Hunters — Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans & Michelle L.M. Wong

The Korean musical fantasy also won Best Original Song, making it the only film to win two Oscars on the night outside of One Battle After AnotherSinners, and Frankenstein.

Best Animated Short Film

✅ WINNER: The Girl Who Cried Pearls

Short Films – Oscar Winners 2026

Best Live Action Short Film

✅ TIE WINNER: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva

One of the most surprising moments of the night — a rare Oscar tie in the short film category!

Brand New Category: Best Casting – Oscar Winners 2026

Best Casting (First-ever Oscar in this category)

✅ WINNER: Cassandra Kulukundis — One Battle After Another

This was the first time the Best Casting Oscar was ever awarded — the first brand-new category since Best Animated Feature was introduced in 2001. Kulukundis accepted to a standing ovation, with five nominated casting directors introduced by actors from each film in the new “Fab Five” format.

Oscars 2026 Scoreboard: Who Won the Most?

FilmNominationsWins
Sinners16 (all-time record)4
One Battle After Another136
Frankenstein93
KPop Demon Hunters22
F141
Avatar: Fire and Ash21
Sentimental Value91
Hamnet81
Weapons11
Mr. Nobody Against Putin11

Special Honors: Governors Awards (November 2025)

The Academy also presented honorary Oscars at its 16th Governors Awards ceremony in November 2025:

  • Debbie Allen — Honorary Oscar for her trailblazing work as a choreographer and actor
  • Tom Cruise — Honorary Oscar for his commitment to the filmmaking and stunts community
  • Wynn Thomas — Honorary Oscar for his legendary production design career
  • Dolly Parton — Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her dedication to charitable efforts

The Night in One Line

One Battle After Another won the most gold. Sinners made the most history. And the 98th Academy Awards reminded the world exactly why cinema — in all its emotional, groundbreaking, record-shattering glory — will never go out of style.

Missed it? The full ceremony is available to stream now on Hulu.

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