Oscars 2026 winners

Oscars 2026 winners

The 2026 edition of the Academy Awards unfolded as a night of both dominance and surprise, with a diverse range of films and performances shaping one of the most talked-about ceremonies in recent years.

Held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the awards honoured the best films of 2025, reflecting an industry increasingly defined by bold storytelling and global perspectives.

Leading the Oscars 2026 winners list was One Battle After Another, which emerged as the night’s biggest success, taking home Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, alongside several other major awards.

The film’s sweeping victory confirmed its status as the standout production of the year, dominating key categories and securing multiple honours.

In the acting categories, Michael B. Jordan claimed Best Actor for his performance in Sinners, a film that led nominations and went on to win multiple awards, including screenplay and score.

Films such as Frankenstein, KPop Demon Hunters and Sentimental Value also featured prominently, highlighting the breadth of storytelling across genres — from blockbuster spectacle to intimate international cinema.

Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley was named Best Actress for Hamnet, marking a career-defining moment and one of the evening’s most celebrated wins.

Supporting honours went to Sean Penn and Amy Madigan, further underlining the strength of performances recognised on the night.

Beyond the winners themselves, the ceremony was marked by historic milestones and emotional moments, including first-time winners, record-breaking nominations and speeches that touched on issues of representation and artistic freedom.

With a mix of expected triumphs and notable upsets, the Oscars once again served as both a celebration of cinematic excellence and a reflection of the changing dynamics of the global film industry.

Oscars 2026 Winners Full List

Best Picture
One Battle After Another

Best Actress
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet

Best Actor
Michael B Jordan, Sinners

Best Supporting Actress
Amy Madigan, Weapons

Best Supporting Actor
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another

Best director
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Best Original Score
Ludwig Göransson, Sinners

Best Animated Film
KPop Demon Hunters

Best International Feature
Sentimental Value

Best Documentary Feature
Mr Nobody Against Putin

Best Casting
Cassandra Kulukundis, One Battle After Another

Best Sound
Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A Rizzo and Juan Peralta, F1

Best Original Screenplay
Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Best Adapted Screenplay
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another

Best Documentary Short
All the Empty Rooms

Best Live Action Short Film
The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva (tie)

Best animated short film
The Girl Who Cried Pearls

Best Music (Original Song):
EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo and Teddy Park for Golden, KPop Demon Hunters

Best Film Editing:
Andy Jurgensen, One Battle After Another

Best Cinematography:
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Sinners

Best Production Design:
Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau, Frankenstein