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The 98th Academy Awards Ceremony took place last night (Sunday 15 March) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
One Battle After Another was the big winner of the night, winning six Oscars, for Best Picture, Directing for Paul Thomas Anderson, Film Editing for Andy Jurgensen, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Actor in a Supporting Role for Sean Penn, and Casting for Cassandra Kulukundis.
Sinners took four Academy Awards: Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B. Jordan, Writing (Original Screenplay) for Ryan Coogler, Music (Original Score) for Ludwig Göransson, and Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the first woman to ever be presented with this award.
Jessie Buckley continued her winning streak this awards season, receiving the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role, for her portrayal of Agnes in Hamnet. Amy Madigan was presented the Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, for her role as Aunt Gladys in Weapons.
Sentimental Value received the Academy Award for International Feature Film, and KPop Demon Hunters received two Oscars, for Animated Feature Film, and Music (Original Song) for ‘Golden’. The award for Animated Short Film went to The Girl Who Cried Pearls.
Avatar: Fire and Ash took the Academy Award for Visual Effects, and F1 won the award for Sound. Frankenstein won the Oscars for Product Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling.
Mr. Nobody Against Putin received the Academy Award for Documentary Feature Film, and All the Empty Rooms took the award for Documentary Short Film.
Two films tied for Live Action Short Film: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva.
View the full list of winners and nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards.