The 98th Academy Awards

Oscar statues are on display along the red carpet ahead of Sunday's Oscars telecast Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Los Angeles. AP/PTI(AP03_15_2026_000014B)

Held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles, the event celebrated the finest films of 2025. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony featured intense competition, particularly between Warner Bros. releases One Battle After Another (directed by Paul Thomas Anderson) and Sinners (directed by Ryan Coogler), which led nominations with 13 and a record-breaking 16 respectively. Other strong contenders included Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, and Marty Supreme.

Here is the complete winners list for the 98th Oscars, organized by category:

Best Picture

  1. One Battle After Another (Warner Bros.) – Producers: Adam Somner (p.n.), Sara Murphy, and Paul Thomas Anderson

Best Director

  1. Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Actor in a Leading Role

  1. Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme (as Marty Mauser)

Actress in a Leading Role

  1. Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value (as Nora Borg)

Actor in a Supporting Role

  1. Sean Penn – One Battle After Another (as Col. Steven J. Lockjaw)

Actress in a Supporting Role

  1. Amy Madigan – Weapons (as Gladys)

Best Original Screenplay

  1. Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Best Adapted Screenplay

  1. Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

Best International Feature Film

  1. Sentimental Value (Norway)

Best Animated Feature Film

  1. KPop Demon Hunters

Best Cinematography

  1. Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Sinners

Best Film Editing

  1. Andy Jurgensen – One Battle After Another

Best Original Song

  1. “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters (Music and lyrics by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seon, and Teddy Park)

Best Casting (Inaugural Category)

  1. Cassandra Kulukundis – One Battle After Another

The ceremony emphasized themes of innovation, diversity, and tribute to cinematic legends. One Battle After Another led with several key technical and acting wins, while Sinners made history with its nomination haul and breakthrough achievements. The 98th Oscars underscored a vibrant year in film, blending blockbuster ambition with artistic depth. Congratulations to all winners and nominees!

-By Manoj H