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Sinners Triumph at 98th Academy Awards; One Battle After Another Wins Best Picture

3/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Conan O'Brien hosted the ceremony.
Sinners won four Oscars, including Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
One Battle After Another won Best Picture and Best Director, marking a milestone for Paul Thomas Anderson, filmmaker, who won his first Oscars after 11 nominations.

History

Historical Context

The 95th Academy Awards in 2023 marked a pivotal moment in Hollywood's ongoing struggle for diversity. Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win Best Actress, reflecting a significant shift from the Academy's historical lack of representation, where only 6.4% of nominees were non-white since 1929. This evolution underscores a broader cultural transformation towards inclusivity in the film industry.

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Story summary

The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Conan O'Brien hosted the ceremony.
Sinners won four Oscars, including Original Screenplay for Ryan Coogler and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
One Battle After Another won Best Picture and Best Director, marking a milestone for Paul Thomas Anderson, filmmaker, who won his first Oscars after 11 nominations.

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