ArdorComm Media News Network
March 17, 2026
The 98th edition of the Academy Awards concluded at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the finest achievements in global cinema over the past year.
The ceremony was hosted once again by comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien and featured a star-studded lineup of presenters including Priyanka Chopra, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Anne Hathaway and Javier Bardem. Security arrangements were reportedly intensified due to heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
The night’s top honour—Best Picture—went to One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The film entered the awards with 13 nominations and ultimately secured six wins. Its director, Paul Thomas Anderson, also took home the Best Director award.
In the acting categories, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his role in Sinners, while Jessie Buckley received Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet.
Several other films also secured major wins across technical categories. Sinners claimed awards for Best Cinematography and Best Original Score, while One Battle After Another earned the Best Editing trophy. Best Sound went to F1, Best Production Design to Frankenstein, and Best Visual Effects to Avatar: Fire and Ash. The Best Original Song award was presented to “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters.
In the documentary segment, Mr Nobody Against Putin won Best Documentary Feature, while All The Empty Rooms received the award for Best Documentary Short Film. The Best International Feature Film award was won by Sentimental Value from Norway, marking the first time a Norwegian film has secured the honour.
The ceremony also included a tribute segment remembering legendary film personalities who passed away during the past year, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner.
Overall, the evening was marked by standout victories for Sinners, One Battle After Another, and Frankenstein, making the 98th Oscars a memorable celebration of cinematic excellence, performances, and tributes to the industry’s icons.
Source: newsonair