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98th Oscars: 'One Battle After Another' Sweeps Six Awards

3/16/2026

Summary

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The 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026 honored Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" with six Oscars, including Best Picture.
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" won four Oscars.
Host Conan O'Brien warned viewers about political content during the ceremony.
Javier Bardem and Pavel Talankin spoke against war as presenters.
The ceremony tied for Best Live Action Short Film between "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva" amid heightened security and AI-diversity discussions.

History

Historical Context

The 95th Academy Awards, held on March 12, 2023, showcased the evolving role of cinema in addressing social issues, with "Everything Everywhere All at Once" winning seven Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences faced ongoing criticism for its diversity and representation, echoing past controversies like the 2016 #OscarsSoWhite movement, highlighting the industry's struggle for inclusivity and relevance in contemporary discourse.

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The 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026 honored Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" with six Oscars, including Best Picture.
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" won four Oscars.
Host Conan O'Brien warned viewers about political content during the ceremony.
Javier Bardem and Pavel Talankin spoke against war as presenters.
The ceremony tied for Best Live Action Short Film between "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva" amid heightened security and AI-diversity discussions.

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