Oscars 2026 Winners: One Battle After Another, Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley Win Big

The Academy Awards ceremony in 2026 delivered a night full of historic wins and emotional speeches. Leading the winners’ list was the film One Battle After Another, which emerged as the biggest winner with six major awards.

The ceremony also celebrated standout performances by Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley, both of whom received top acting honors during the evening.

One Battle After Another Dominates the Night

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ambitious comedy thriller became the biggest winner of the ceremony. The film secured six Oscars, including the prestigious Best Picture award.

Other awards for the film included Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, and the first-ever Oscar for Casting.

Paul Thomas Anderson Wins His First Oscars

Director Paul Thomas Anderson received his first Academy Awards despite previously being nominated multiple times.

Known for acclaimed films like Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood, and Phantom Thread, Anderson’s victory marked a major milestone in his career.

Sean Penn Wins Best Supporting Actor

Veteran actor Sean Penn won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in One Battle After Another. The award marked his third Academy Award win.

Penn was not present at the ceremony, prompting presenter Kieran Culkin to joke about his absence while announcing the award.

Sinners Wins Four Major Awards

The film Sinners entered the ceremony with a record-breaking 16 nominations.

Although it did not win Best Picture, the film still secured four important awards, including Best Actor, Original Screenplay, Original Score, and Cinematography.

Michael B Jordan Wins Best Actor

Michael B Jordan won his first Oscar for his powerful lead performance in Sinners. The win placed him among a small group of Black actors who have won the Best Actor award.

In his speech, Jordan acknowledged the artists who paved the way before him and expressed gratitude to the community that supported his journey.

Cinematography Win Makes History

The film’s cinematography award went to Autumn Durald Arkapaw, making history.

She became the first female cinematographer and the first Black artist to win the Oscar in this category.

Jessie Buckley Makes Irish Oscar History

Irish actress Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress award for her performance in Hamnet.

Buckley became the first Irish actress to win the Best Actress Oscar. During her speech, she dedicated the award to motherhood and called the moment “the greatest honour.”

Amy Madigan Wins Supporting Actress

Veteran actress Amy Madigan won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in the horror film Weapons.

Her victory was particularly notable because it came nearly four decades after her first nomination.

Norway Wins First International Feature Oscar

The family drama Sentimental Value, directed by Joachim Trier, won Best International Feature Film.

This marked the first time Norway has won an Oscar in this category.

Documentary and Animation Highlights

The Best Documentary award went to Mr Nobody Against Putin, which tells the story of a teacher resisting political pressure in Russia.

Meanwhile, Netflix’s animated hit KPop Demon Hunters won two Oscars, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

Other Technical Winners

Several technical categories also saw major wins. Guillermo del Toro’s version of Frankenstein earned awards for Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup.

Meanwhile, Avatar: Fire and Ash won the Oscar for Visual Effects, and F1 won the award for Best Sound.

Conan O’Brien Returns as Host

Comedian Conan O'Brien hosted the ceremony for the second consecutive year. His opening monologue featured jokes about Hollywood, streaming platforms, and current events.

The night also included tributes to legendary filmmakers and actors who passed away over the past year.