The red carpet rolled out, celebrities walked out in their glittering garb, and the most anticipated night in Hollywood began. The Oscars 2026 were a celebration of the best films, performances, and creative achievements of the industry. The night brought with it historic wins, tearful speeches, and a few shockers along the way.
As many had predicted, One Battle After Another went away as the star of the event. Meanwhile, Sinners, Hamnet, and Frankenstein also gained significant recognition.
Here’s a complete list of winners from the Oscars 2026.
Best Picture
The grand prize of the night went to a film that captivated critics and audiences alike. The category features a variety of storytelling styles and genres, and was an apt reflection of the range of modern cinema at the Oscars 2026.
Nominees:
- One Battle After Another (Winner)
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- F1
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- The Secret Agent
- Sentimental Value
- Sinners
- Train Dreams
Best Actor
The Oscars 2026 boasted an impressive lineup of leading men. Each nominee put forward poignant performances and embodied compelling characters, making their nomination more deserved than ever.
Nominees:
- Michael B. Jordan – Sinners (Winner)
- Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
- Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
- Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
- Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Best Actress
The lineup of leading women this year was no less than stellar. With performances as exceptional as these, it was hard to pinpoint a clear winner. These women brought emotional depth and layered performances to the screen.
Nominees:
- Jessie Buckley – Hamnet (Winner)
- Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
- Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
- Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
- Emma Stone – Bugonia
Best Supporting Actor
Supporting roles hold up the film’s impact and carry the story. The Oscars 2026 nominees delivered breathtaking performances.
Nominees:
- Sean Penn – One Battle After Another (Winner)
- Benicio del Toro – One Battle After Another
- Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
- Delroy Lindo – Sinners
- Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Best Supporting Actress
A film’s emotional core is often elevated by the supporting cast. These women left audiences feeling their souls stirred.
Nominees:
- Amy Madigan – Weapons (Winner)
- Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
- Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
- Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Best Director
The Oscars 2026 was an award-winning year where filmmakers created outside the box. These filmmakers created unforgettable cinematic visions.
Nominees:
- Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another (Winner)
- Ryan Coogler – Sinners
- Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
- Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
- Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
Best Animated Feature Film
A category that is dear to most, animation, stole everyone’s hearts this year. This year’s nominees offered a blend of imaginative storytelling and showstopping visuals.
Nominees:
- KPop Demon Hunters (Winner)
- Arco
- Elio
- Little Amélie or The Character of Rain
- Zootopia 2
Best Original Screenplay
Fresh storytelling and original narratives received their due recognition in this category.
Nominees:
- Sinners – Ryan Coogler (Winner)
- Blue Moon
- It Was Just an Accident
- Marty Supreme
- Sentimental Value
Best Adapted Screenplay
An existing story can transform into a gripping cinematic piece in the hands of the right writer. The films this year proved just that.
Nominees:
- One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson (Winner)
- Bugonia
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Train Dreams
Best International Feature Film
The Oscars 2026 made sure to give international cinema its flowers. The global cinematic storytelling landscape is a diverse and plentiful palette of stories shared through the screen.
Nominees:
- Sentimental Value (Winner)
- The Secret Agent
- It Was Just an Accident
- Sirât
- The Voice of Hind Rajab
Other Major Winners at the Oscars 2026
Some other notable wins from the night include:
- Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Best Sound: F1
- Best Costume Design: Frankenstein
- Best Makeup & Hairstyling: Frankenstein
- Best Production Design: Frankenstein
- Best Cinematography: Sinners
- Best Original Score: Sinners
- Best Original Song: “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters
A Night of Big Wins
The Oscars 2026 winners were packed with blockbuster filmmaking and transfixing storytelling. One Battle After Another conquered the night, and Sinners was not far behind. Many commented on the total lack of wins for Marty Supreme despite its extensive Oscar campaign. The Academy was duly praised for recognising and awarding international cinema.
The ceremony was a sweet conclusion to an epic year for cinema. As the most prestigious night in Hollywood, the Oscars 2026 did not leave any room for doubt as to why it holds that accolade.
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