Oscar winners in main categories at 2026 Academy Awards

Updated March 16, 2026, 7:42 a.m. | By AFP

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on 15 March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States.

Here are the winners in the key categories at the 98th Academy Awards, which were handed out in Hollywood on Sunday, 15 March.

'One Battle After Another' emerged as the big winner with six awards, followed by 'Sinners' with four.

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'

Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler, 'Sinners'

Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson, 'One Battle After Another'

Best International Feature Film: 'Sentimental Value' (Norway)

Best Animated Feature: 'Kpop Demon Hunters'

Best Documentary Feature: 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'

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