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The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, celebrating the best films and performances of the past year.

The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, saw One Battle After Another emerge as the biggest winner of the night, taking home multiple awards including Best Picture and Best Director.

The film’s director Paul Thomas Anderson won Best Director and also claimed the award for Adapted Screenplay, marking the film’s dominance at this year’s ceremony.

Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his performance in Sinners, while Jessie Buckley took home Best Actress for her role in Hamnet.

Below is the complete list of winners from the 2026 Oscars.

Full Winners List – Oscars 2026

Major Categories

Best Picture: One Battle After Another
Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
Best Actress: Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan — Weapons

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Screenplay

Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another

Technical Categories

Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw — Sinners
Best Film Editing: Andy Jurgensen — One Battle After Another
Best Production Design: Frankenstein — Tamara Deverell & Shane Vieau
Best Costume Design: Kate Hawley — Frankenstein
Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
Best Sound: F1
Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash

Music

Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson — Sinners
Best Original Song: “Golden” — KPop Demon Hunters

Animation

Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Who Cried Pearls

Documentary

Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Best Documentary Short: All the Empty Rooms

Short Film

Best Live-Action Short Film: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva

International Film

Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway)

New Category

Best Casting: Cassandra Kulukundis — One Battle After Another

The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, held on February 22 in London, saw a mix of industry veterans and rising stars take home the night’s most coveted trophies. One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner, sweeping both creative and technical categories under the direction of Paul Thomas Anderson.

Here’s a breakdown of the major categories and winners:

Best Film & Director

• Best Film: One Battle After Another
• Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

Acting Awards

• Best Leading Actor: Robert Aramayo – I Swear
• Best Leading Actress: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
• Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
• Best Supporting Actress: Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
• EE Rising Star Award (public-voted): Robert Aramayo

Screenplay & Writing

• Original Screenplay: Sinners – Ryan Coogler
• Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another

Craft & Technical Awards

• Cinematography: One Battle After Another
• Editing: One Battle After Another
• Original Score: Sinners
• Sound: F1
• Casting: I Swear

Design & Production

• Production Design: Frankenstein
• Costume Design: Frankenstein
• Makeup & Hair: Frankenstein
• Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash

British & International Film

• Outstanding British Film: Hamnet
• Film Not in the English Language: Sentimental Value
• Best Animated Film: Zootropolis 2
• Best Children’s & Family Film: Boong
• Best Documentary: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
• Outstanding British Debut: My Father’s Shadow – Akinola Davies Jr & Wale Davies
• British Short Film: This Is Endometriosis
• British Short Animation: Two Black Boys in Paradise

Special Honors

• Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema: Clare Binns
• BAFTA Fellowship: Dame Donna Langley

With multiple wins in both creative and technical categories, One Battle After Another is now a clear frontrunner for the 2026 Oscars, while emerging talents like Robert Aramayo continue to make their mark on international cinema.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest epic, One Battle After Another, has officially premiered, and is already being hailed as one of the boldest films of 2025. With Leonardo DiCaprio leading the cast and Sean Penn portraying his ruthless rival, the film blends action, political drama, and family dynamics. Following its world premiere on September 8, 2025, in Los Angeles, critics have called it urgent, ambitious, and deeply emotional.

Beware of spoilers!

Plot Overview: A Former Revolutionary Pulled Back Into Action

At its core, One Battle After Another follows Bob Ferguson (Leonardo DiCaprio), a once-famous revolutionary who has spent 16 years living in hiding. Now a father, he raises his daughter Willa (Chase Infiniti) far away from the chaos of his past. His fragile peace ends when his old enemy, Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn), resurfaces, reigniting a battle that forces Bob to confront his past and fight for his daughter’s future.

The story is both an intense rescue mission and a meditation on legacy, loyalty, and the price of political resistance.

Cast

• Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson
• Sean Penn as Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw
• Chase Infiniti as Willa Ferguson
• Benicio del Toro as Sergio St. Carlos
• Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills
• Regina Hall, Wood Harris, and Alana Haim in key supporting roles

Premiere Reactions

The September 8 premiere generated strong critical buzz:

• Standout Performances: DiCaprio anchors the film with emotional weight, Sean Penn’s villainous turn is menacing yet magnetic, and Chase Infiniti shines as a breakout star.
• Ambitious Direction: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ability to blend action with political commentary and dark comedy was widely praised.
• Mixed Notes: At 162 minutes, some critics felt the runtime made the film dense, with occasional tonal imbalance. Still, most agreed the ambition and relevance outweighed these flaws.

Themes

One Battle After Another resonates beyond its action sequences. Its themes of activism, political polarization, and unfinished struggles reflect real-world anxieties in 2025. Anderson balances these heavy topics with humor, absurdist touches, and moments of family intimacy, making the story both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Release Date and Runtime

• World Premiere: September 8, 2025 (Los Angeles)
• U.S. Theatrical Release: September 26, 2025
• Runtime: 162 minutes
• Budget: Estimated $130M – $175M

One Battle After Another is more than just another entry in Paul Thomas Anderson’s acclaimed filmography. It’s a political thriller, an emotional father-daughter story, and a cultural statement rolled into one. With stellar performances, daring direction, and themes that resonate with today’s audience, the film is already positioned as one of 2025’s most important releases.