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One Battle After Another Dominates 98th Academy Awards

3/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 98th Academy Awards took place March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien.
One Battle After Another won Best Picture and six Oscars, including Best Director Paul Thomas Anderson.
Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners.
Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and Black cinematographer to win an Oscar.

History

Historical Context

The 95th Academy Awards in 2023 highlighted a significant cultural shift in Hollywood, with Michelle Yeoh becoming the first Asian woman to win Best Actress and the film *Everything Everywhere All at Once* winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture. This progress reflects ongoing efforts for diversity and representation, echoing the civil rights movement of the 1960s that advocated for equal representation across various sectors.

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Story summary

The 98th Academy Awards took place March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien.
One Battle After Another won Best Picture and six Oscars, including Best Director Paul Thomas Anderson.
Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners.
Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and Black cinematographer to win an Oscar.

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