“Oscars 2026”: Full List of Winners and Main Highlights Announced

The prestigious 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles, celebrating the finest achievements in cinema. The undisputed star of the night was director Paul Thomas Anderson and his film "The Battle" (BATTLE AFTER BATTLE). The film became the absolute triumph of the evening, securing major wins for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Casting. Notably, the "Best Casting" award was presented this year for the first time in the Academy's history.

Major Category Winners:

• Best Picture: The Battle — Producers: Adam Somner, Sara Murphy, and Paul Thomas Anderson.

• Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson — The Battle.

• Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan — Sinners.

• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley — Hamnet.

• Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn — The Battle.

• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan — Weapons.

• Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler — Sinners.

• Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson — The Battle.

Technical and Specialized Categories:

• Best Casting (Inaugural Award): Cassandra Kulukundis — The Battle.

• Best Animated Feature: K-Pop: Demon Hunters.

• Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway).

• Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody vs. Putin.

• Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash.

• Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson — Sinners.

• Best Original Song: "Golden" — K-Pop: Demon Hunters.

• Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw — Sinners.

• Best Film Editing: Andy Jurgensen — The Battle.

• Best Production Design: Frankenstein.

• Best Costume Design: Kate Hawley — Frankenstein.

• Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein.

• Best Sound: F1.

• Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Crying Pearls.