Oscars 2026: Winners list in full

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Oscars 2026: Winners list in full
Oscars 2026: Winners list in full

The 2026 Oscars, officially known as the 98th Academy Awards, delivered a memorable night of historic wins, emotional speeches, and standout performances from across the global film industry. Held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, the ceremony celebrated the best achievements in cinema over the past year.

The night belonged largely to One Battle After Another, the political drama directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, which dominated the ceremony with multiple wins including Best Picture and Best Director. Meanwhile, Sinners, a critically acclaimed film directed by Ryan Coogler, secured several major awards including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.

Another highlight came from Jessie Buckley, who won Best Actress for her powerful performance in Hamnet, making history as the first Irish actress to win in that category.

Below is the complete winners list from the 2026 Oscars, covering all major categories and key highlights from Hollywood’s biggest night.

Oscars 2026 Winners List (Full Results)

Best Picture

Winner:

  • One Battle After Another

Other nominees:

  • F1

  • Frankenstein

  • Hamnet

  • Marty Supreme

  • Sentimental Value

  • Sinners

  • Train Dreams

  • The Secret Agent

  • Bugonia

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film ultimately dominated the ceremony, winning six awards overall and becoming the defining movie of the night.

Best Director

Winner:

  • Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

Nominees:

  • Chloé Zhao – Hamnet

  • Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme

  • Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value

  • Ryan Coogler – Sinners

After years of nominations without a win, Anderson finally secured his first Oscar for directing.

Best Actor in a Leading Role

Winner:

  • Michael B. Jordan – Sinners

Nominees:

  • Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme

  • Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another

  • Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon

  • Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent

Jordan’s win marked his first Oscar, celebrating a powerful performance in Ryan Coogler’s film.

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Winner:

  • Jessie Buckley – Hamnet

Nominees:

  • Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

  • Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue

  • Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value

  • Emma Stone – Bugonia

Buckley’s emotional portrayal of Shakespeare’s wife in Hamnet resonated strongly with voters.

Best Supporting Actor

Winner:

  • Sean Penn – One Battle After Another

Nominees:

  • Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another

  • Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein

  • Delroy Lindo – Sinners

  • Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value

Penn’s performance played a key role in the film’s success at the ceremony.

Best Supporting Actress

Winner:

  • Amy Madigan – Weapons

Nominees:

  • Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value

  • Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value

  • Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners

  • Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another

Madigan’s win was notable for coming decades after her first Oscar nomination.

Writing Awards

Best Original Screenplay

Winner:

  • Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Nominees:

  • Blue Moon – Robert Kaplow

  • It Was Just an Accident – Jafar Panahi

  • Marty Supreme – Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie

  • Sentimental Value – Joachim Trier & Eskil Vogt

Best Adapted Screenplay

Winner:

  • Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

Nominees:

  • Bugonia – Will Tracy

  • Frankenstein – Guillermo del Toro

  • Hamnet – Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell

  • Train Dreams – Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar

These wins further cemented the dominance of One Battle After Another and Sinners on Oscar night.

Technical and Craft Awards

Best Film Editing

Winner:

  • One Battle After Another – Andy Jurgensen

Best Cinematography

Winner:

  • Sinners – Autumn Durald Arkapaw

Arkapaw became the first woman ever to win the Oscar for cinematography, marking a historic moment for the Academy.

Best Production Design

Winner:

  • Frankenstein

Best Costume Design

Winner:

  • Frankenstein

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Winner:

  • Frankenstein

Guillermo del Toro’s gothic adaptation performed strongly in design categories.

Music Awards

Best Original Score

Winner:

  • Ludwig Göransson – Sinners

Best Original Song

Winner:

  • “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters

The film also won Best Animated Feature, making it one of Netflix’s biggest animation successes.

Animation and Visual Effects

Best Animated Feature

Winner:

  • KPop Demon Hunters

Best Visual Effects

Winner:

  • Avatar: Fire and Ash

James Cameron’s blockbuster franchise continued its strong record in visual effects.

Sound

Best Sound

Winner:

  • F1

The high-octane racing film impressed voters with its immersive sound design.

International and Documentary Awards

Best International Feature Film

Winner:

  • Sentimental Value (Norway)

This marked the first time a Norwegian film won the Oscar for International Feature Film.

Best Documentary Feature

Winner:

  • Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Best Documentary Short

Winner:

  • All the Empty Rooms

Short Film Categories

Best Live Action Short Film

Winners (Tie):

  • The Singers

  • Two People Exchanging Saliva

Best Animated Short Film

  • (Academy category results reported during ceremony)

Special Awards and Honorary Oscars

The Academy also presented several honorary awards:

  • Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award: Dolly Parton

  • Honorary Oscars: Tom Cruise, Debbie Allen, Wynn Thomas

These awards recognize long-standing contributions to film and humanitarian work in the industry.

Biggest Winners of the Night

1. One Battle After Another

  • Best Picture

  • Best Director

  • Best Adapted Screenplay

  • Best Supporting Actor

  • Best Film Editing

  • Best Casting

2. Sinners

  • Best Actor

  • Best Original Screenplay

  • Best Original Score

  • Best Cinematography

3. Frankenstein

  • Production Design

  • Costume Design

  • Makeup and Hairstyling

Together, these films dominated the awards and defined the cinematic landscape of 2025–2026.

Historic Moments from the 2026 Oscars

The 98th Academy Awards featured several historic milestones:

  • The first female winner for Best Cinematography.

  • First Norwegian film to win International Feature.

  • First Oscar win for Paul Thomas Anderson after multiple nominations.

  • A rare tie in the Live Action Short Film category.

These moments highlighted the Academy’s evolving recognition of global cinema and diverse storytelling.

Final Thoughts

The Oscars 2026 winners list reflects a year of bold filmmaking, powerful storytelling, and global creativity. With One Battle After Another sweeping the ceremony and Sinners earning major acting and technical honors, the 98th Academy Awards celebrated both blockbuster spectacle and intimate storytelling.

As the film industry continues to evolve—with streaming platforms, international productions, and new creative voices shaping cinema—the 2026 Oscars offered a clear reminder that great storytelling remains at the heart of the movies.

From historic firsts to emotional victories, this year’s ceremony will likely be remembered as one of the most diverse and competitive Oscar nights in recent history.