Oscars 2026: 'One Battle After Another' Claims Top Honors with Six Academy Awards
The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony was a night of triumph for Paul Thomas Anderson and his action thriller One Battle After Another, which emerged as the big winner with an impressive haul of six Oscars. The film secured the coveted Best Picture award, while Anderson himself earned his first Best Director Oscar in a career spanning three decades. The event, held on Monday, March 16, 2026, also featured a few unexpected moments, including a rare tie in one category, adding to the evening's excitement.
Major Category Winners
In the leading categories, One Battle After Another dominated, with Sean Penn winning Best Supporting Actor for his role. The film also took home awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Original Sound. Other notable winners included Sinners, which performed strongly across multiple technical categories, and Sentimental Value, the Best International Feature Film from Norway.
Full List of Oscar Winners in All 24 Categories
- Best Picture: One Battle After Another
- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson - One Battle After Another
- Best Actress in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
- Best Actor in a Leading Role: Michael B Jordan - Sinners
- Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn - One Battle After Another
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan - Weapons
- Best Original Screenplay: Sinners
- Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
- Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Who Cried Pearls
- Best Live Action Short Film (tied): The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva
- Best Make-up and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
- Best Original Score: Sinners
- Best Animated Feature Film: KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Casting: One Battle After Another
- Best Cinematography: Sinners
- Best Documentary Feature Film: Mr Nobody Against Putin
- Best Documentary Short Film: All the Empty Rooms
- Best Film Editing: One Battle After Another
- Best International Feature Film: Norway, Sentimental Value
- Best Original Song: Golden from KPop Demon Hunters
- Best Costume Design: Frankenstein
- Best Production Design: Frankenstein
- Best Original Sound: One Battle After Another
- Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Surprises and Highlights
The ceremony was not without its surprises. A rare tie occurred in the Best Live Action Short Film category, with The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva sharing the honor. Additionally, films like Sinners and Frankenstein showcased their strength in technical awards, with multiple wins in categories such as cinematography, make-up, and production design. The diversity of winners across genres, from action thrillers to international dramas, highlighted the breadth of cinematic excellence celebrated at the 2026 Oscars.
