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2026 Oscars: 'One Battle After Another' Dominates Night

3/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

98th Academy Awards, on March 15, 2026, crowned 'One Battle After Another' with six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Ryan Coogler, the director of Sinners, won Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet.
Sentimental Value won Best International Feature Film.
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, recognized Amy Madigan as Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.

History

Historical Context

The 95th Academy Awards in 2023 showcased a significant shift in Hollywood, with 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' winning seven Oscars. Established in 1927, the Academy has increasingly recognized diverse storytelling, as evidenced by a 20% rise in nominations for women directors. This trend reflects broader societal demands for inclusivity, paralleling the historic recognition of films like 'Moonlight' in 2017.

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Story summary

98th Academy Awards, on March 15, 2026, crowned 'One Battle After Another' with six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
Ryan Coogler, the director of Sinners, won Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet.
Sentimental Value won Best International Feature Film.
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, recognized Amy Madigan as Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.

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