All The Winners At Oscars 2026 – See The Biggest Moments

The 2026 Academy Awards returned in spectacular fashion, bringing together some of the world’s most celebrated actors, filmmakers, and industry professionals for a night honoring cinematic excellence. Despite expectations of a close contest between two heavily nominated films, the ceremony delivered several surprising outcomes that captured global attention.

Much of the evening’s focus was on Sinners, a vampire epic directed by Ryan Coogler, which set a record with 16 nominations, and One Battle After Another, which earned 13 nods. Ultimately, One Battle After Another took home the Best Picture award, while Coogler’s Sinners secured wins in several major categories, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Original Screenplay.

In the acting categories, Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her role in Hamnet, and Amy Madigan received Best Supporting Actress for Weapons. Sean Penn was named Best Supporting Actor for his performance in One Battle After Another. Paul Thomas Anderson, who directed One Battle After Another, won Best Director, while the animated feature KPop Demon Hunters captured the top prize in its category.

Other notable winners included Sentimental Value for Best International Feature, Mr Nobody Against Putin for Best Documentary Feature, and Sinners for Best Original Score and Best Cinematography. Avatar: Fire and Ash took home the award for Best Visual Effects, while Frankenstein dominated in both Production Design and Costume Design. Several short films and documentary shorts were also recognized, showcasing the depth and diversity of global filmmaking talent.

According to industry insiders, the 2026 Oscars highlighted a blend of critical favorites and audience-popular films, demonstrating the Academy’s continued commitment to recognizing both artistic innovation and mainstream appeal.