Academy Awards 2026: Full List of Winners and Highlights

The Academy Awards returned in grand style in 2026, bringing together some of the biggest names in global cinema for a night celebrating outstanding achievements in film.

This year’s ceremony featured several surprises, despite early expectations that the competition would mainly be between Sinners and One Battle After Another.

Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, entered the ceremony with a record 16 nominations, while One Battle After Another followed closely with 13 nominations.

Major Winners

Best Picture
Winner: One Battle After Another

Best Actress
Winner: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet

Best Actor
Winner: Michael B. Jordan – Sinners

Best Supporting Actress
Winner: Amy Madigan – Weapons

Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Sean Penn – One Battle After Another

Best Director
Winner: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

Other Key Awards

Best Animated Feature
Winner: KPop Demon Hunters

Best International Feature
Winner: Sentimental Value

Best Documentary Feature
Winner: Mr Nobody Against Putin

Best Original Screenplay
Winner: Sinners – Ryan Coogler

Best Adapted Screenplay
Winner: One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson

Best Original Score
Winner: Sinners – Ludwig Göransson

Best Visual Effects
Winner: Avatar: Fire and Ash

Ceremony Highlights

The 2026 Oscars showcased strong competition across categories, with One Battle After Another dominating several major awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Meanwhile, Sinners also made a strong showing with wins in Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Cinematography, solidifying its place as one of the night’s most celebrated films.

The ceremony once again highlighted the diversity and creativity of global filmmaking, celebrating achievements across acting, directing, writing, and technical craftsmanship. 🎬