The 98th Academy Awards delivered a night full of surprises, history-making achievements, and unforgettable performances that will be remembered for years to come.
Amy Madigan took home the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her unforgettable portrayal of Aunt Gladys in Weapons, captivating audiences with a performance full of depth and nuance. Meanwhile, Cassandra Kulukundis made history by winning the first-ever Oscar for Best Casting for One Battle After Another, highlighting the essential role casting plays in bringing cinematic worlds to life.
In animation, KPop Demon Hunters claimed the Best Animated Film award, while Sentimental Value was honored with Best International Feature Film, showcasing the global reach of the Academy. The Oscar for Best Documentary Feature went to Mr. Nobody Against Putin, providing a gripping look into contemporary political struggles.
Hollywood legend Sean Penn earned his third acting Oscar, winning Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another. With this achievement, Penn joins an elite group of three-time acting winners alongside Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, and Daniel Day-Lewis, cementing his place among Oscar royalty.
The night also brought historic firsts: Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win Best Cinematography for Sinners, while Jessie Buckley became the first Irish actress to win Best Actress. Composer Ludwig Göransson claimed Best Original Score for Sinners, and the F1 movie triumphed with Best Sound. The Best Original Song went to Golden from KPop Demon Hunters.
One Battle After Another dominated, winning Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, and Best Picture, with Jordan honoring Hollywood trailblazers such as Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, and Halle Berry in his heartfelt acceptance speech.
The evening was not without moments of levity: a new Leonardo DiCaprio meme broke the internet, while the Oscars experienced a rare tie as The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both claimed the Best Live-Action Short Film award, marking just the seventh tie in Academy history.
From groundbreaking firsts to legendary wins and viral moments, the 2026 Oscars were a celebration of talent, innovation, and the enduring magic of cinema.
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