The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, honoring the year’s most recognized achievements in film during a ceremony attended by actors, filmmakers, and industry leaders.
Michael B Jordan won the Best Actor award for his performance in Sinners. In the film, Jordan portrayed twin brothers, a role that required him to balance two distinct characters within the same story, and the demanding dual performance received strong praise throughout the awards season. This win marks Jordan’s first Academy Award and represents a major milestone in his career after years of prominent roles in both independent films and major studio productions.
Jessie Buckley received the Best Actress award for her role in Hamnet. Buckley portrayed Agnes, the wife of William Shakespeare, in the historical drama centered on the Shakespeare family, and her performance was widely recognized for its emotional depth. It became one of the most celebrated lead performances of the awards season before being honored by the Academy.
The Best Picture award went to One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film emerged as one of the night’s biggest winners and secured the Academy’s top honor for overall achievement in filmmaking. The project drew attention during the awards season for its ambitious storytelling and ensemble cast, ultimately closing the ceremony with the industry’s highest recognition.
Other major winners at the 2026 Academy Awards included:
Best Supporting Actor – Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
Best Supporting Actress – Amy Madigan (Weapons)
Best Original Screenplay – Ryan Coogler (Sinners)
Best Original Score – Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)
Best Cinematography – Autumn Durald Arkapaw (Sinners)
Best Animated Feature – Kpop Demon Hunters
Best International Feature Film – Sentimental Value (Norway)
Best Documentary Feature – Mr. Nobody Against Putin
The ceremony recognized achievements across a wide range of categories, with Sinners and One Battle After Another among the films that earned multiple awards during the night.
