“Victorious Streak for ‘One Battle After Another’ at 2026 Oscars”
In a triumphant sweep, “One Battle After Another” claimed the coveted best picture Oscar along with five additional awards at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Initially, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” led with a groundbreaking 16 nominations, ultimately securing victories in four categories.
The spotlight shone on Michael B. Jordan, who clinched his first best actor win for his role in “Sinners,” receiving a standing ovation for his debut nomination. Additionally, Jessie Buckley’s portrayal of William Shakespeare’s wife in “Hamnet” earned her the best actress award after a remarkable award season dominance.
Noteworthy Canadian successes included Maggie Kang’s win for best animated feature with “KPop Demon Hunters” and the production designers of “Frankenstein,” Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau, who claimed Oscars for their outstanding work. Montreal filmmakers Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski also secured a win for best animated short film with “The Girl Who Cried Pearls.”
Aside from its best picture and best supporting actor wins, “One Battle After Another” also marked Paul Thomas Anderson’s inaugural triumphs for best adapted screenplay and directing. On the other hand, “Sinners” reaped four awards, including Ryan Coogler’s win for best original screenplay and Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s historic victory for best cinematography as the first racialized woman honored in this category.
The 98th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, celebrated a diverse array of talent and films. Notable winners included Ludwig Goransson for best original score in “Sinners” and the duo of Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau for production design in “Frankenstein.”
With a night full of exceptional achievements and memorable moments, the 2026 Academy Awards showcased the best of the film industry across various categories.