Oscars 2026 Winners List: One Battle After Another Dominates; Priyanka Chopra Jonas Presents at the 98th Academy Awards

PTC News Desk: The 98th Academy Awards celebrated the best achievements in global cinema as filmmakers and stars gathered at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the ceremony honoured excellence across 24 categories and introduced Best Casting, the first new Oscar category in 25 years.

Comedian Conan O’Brien returned to host the ceremony for the second consecutive year after making his debut as Oscars host in 2025, bringing his signature humour to Hollywood’s biggest night.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Represents India at the Oscars

The ceremony held special significance for India as Priyanka Chopra Jonas appeared as a presenter for the second time at the Oscars. She presented the Best International Feature Film award alongside actor Javier Bardem.

While announcing the winner, Priyanka highlighted the power of global storytelling and how international cinema connects audiences across borders. The award was presented to the Norwegian film Sentimental Value.

One Battle After Another Emerges as the Biggest Winner

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home six awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Casting, and Best Supporting Actor.

Other major wins included Michael B. Jordan taking home Best Actor for Sinners, while Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet.

Oscars 2026: Complete Winners List

Best Picture: One Battle After Another

Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another

Best Actor in a Leading Role: Michael B. Jordan – Sinners

Best Actress in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet

Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Sean Penn – One Battle After Another

Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Amy Madigan – Weapons

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

Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler – Sinners

Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Who Cried Pearls

Best Costume Design: Kate Hawley – Frankenstein

Best Casting: Cassandra Kulukundis – One Battle After Another

Best Live Action Short Film: The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva (Tie)

Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein

Best Original Score: Ludwig Göransson – Sinners

Best Animated Feature Film: KPop Demon Hunters

Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw – Sinners

Best Documentary Feature Film: Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Best Documentary Short Film: All the Empty Rooms

Best Film Editing: Andy Jurgensen – One Battle After Another

Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway)

Best Original Song: Golden – KPop Demon Hunters

Best Production Design: Tamara Deverell – Frankenstein

Best Sound: F1

Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash