2026 Oscar Winners Revealed: Major Sweep and an Unprecedented Tie Steal the Show.

The 98th Academy Awards Ceremony

According to TSN.ua: Held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the 98th Academy Awards ceremony honored the best films of 2025. This annual event, which took place in 2026, captivated a global audience with its standout winners and remarkable cinematic achievements.

The night’s biggest winner was 'One Battle After Another,' which took home six awards, including the top prize. This film dominated the ceremony, earning accolades for:

• Best Picture
• Best Director (Paul Thomas Anderson)
• Best Adapted Screenplay
• Best Film Editing
• Best Casting

'Sinners' also made a significant impact, securing four wins. Michael B. Jordan took the Best Actor award for his performance in this film.

A rare and surprising moment occurred when a tie led to two winners being announced in a single category. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her role in 'Hamnet.' Other notable acting honors included Amy Madigan for Best Supporting Actress in 'Weapon' and Sean Penn for Best Supporting Actor in 'One Battle After Another.'

Technical Achievements and Other Winners

The ceremony also celebrated outstanding technical feats in filmmaking. 'Frankenstein' earned awards for Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling. 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' won for Best Visual Effects, while 'Sinners' took home Best Cinematography.

Other winners included 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' which won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' received the award for Best Documentary Feature, and Norway’s 'Sentimental Value' was named Best International Feature Film.

Here is the full list of 2026 Oscar winners:

• Best Picture: 'One Battle After Another'
• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley ('Hamnet')
• Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan ('Sinners')
• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan ('Weapon')
• Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn ('One Battle After Another')
• Best Production Design: 'Frankenstein'
• Best Original Song: 'Golden' ('K-Pop Demon Hunters')
• Best Documentary Short: 'All the Empty Rooms'
• Best Documentary Feature: 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'
• Best Visual Effects: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
• Best Cinematography: 'Sinners'
• Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson ('One Battle After Another')
• Best Original Screenplay: 'Sinners'
• Best Film Editing: 'One Battle After Another'
• Best Animated Short: 'The Girl Who Cried Pearls'
• Best Live Action Short: 'The Singers' and 'Two People Exchange Saliva'
• Best Animated Feature: 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'
• Best Adapted Screenplay: 'One Battle After Another'
• Best Costume Design: 'Frankenstein'
• Best Makeup and Hairstyling: 'Frankenstein'
• Best Casting: 'One Battle After Another'
• Best Original Score: 'Sinners'
• Best Sound: 'F1'
• Best International Feature Film: 'Sentimental Value' (Norway)

The Academy Awards remain a pivotal event in the film industry, highlighting creative achievements and shaping trends. This year’s ceremony not only celebrated individual films and performers but also underscored the growing prominence of adapted screenplays and technical innovations. Additionally, these awards draw attention to the social and cultural issues explored in cinema, reaffirming the medium’s vital role in society.