News|Arts and CultureOne Battle After Another’s big night: Key takeaways from the 2026 OscarsPaul Thomas Anderson’s political chase film earned six Oscars, beating the vampire thriller Sinners, which scored four.
On March 15, 2026, the 98th Annual Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The event was notably dominated by "One Battle After Another," which secured six Oscars from 13 nominations.
On March 15, 2026, the 98th Annual Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The event was notably dominated by "One Battle After Another," which secured six Oscars from 13 nominations.
"One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, achieved significant success, winning awards in major categories such as Best Picture and Best Director. The film also earned accolades for Best Supporting Actor, Best Film Editing, and the inaugural Best Casting award.
"Sinners," a vampire film directed by Ryan Coogler, was another prominent contender with 16 nominations. Although it faced stiff competition, it managed to win four Oscars, including Best Cinematography and Best Original Screenplay.
Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his role in "Sinners," while Jessie Buckley took home the Best Actress award for "Hamnet."
Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" received recognition in technical categories, securing awards for Best Production Design, Best Costumes, and Best Hairstyling and Makeup.
On March 15, 2026, the 98th Annual Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.
"KPop Demon Hunters" triumphed in the Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song categories, with the latter awarded to South Korean-US singer Ejae for the song "Golden."
The ceremony addressed concerns regarding the increasing use of artificial intelligence in the creative sector. Host Conan O'Brien and actor Will Arnett highlighted the importance of human creativity over AI-generated content.
Additionally, the event touched on political issues, with references to President Donald Trump's policies, although his name was not explicitly mentioned by the speakers.
Several speeches during the event emphasized global unity and the role of cinema in transcending borders. The Oscars featured representation from 31 countries across six continents, underscoring the diverse nature of the film industry.
Overall, the 98th Annual Academy Awards celebrated cinematic achievements while also reflecting on broader industry and global issues.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.