Oscars 2026: The historic triumph of ‘One Battle After Another’ and the full winners list

• ‘One Battle After Another’ swept six statuettes at the Oscars 2026, including Best Picture and Best Director, cementing Paul Thomas Anderson at the top of modern cinema.
• Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley took home the main acting awards, while the vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ managed to stand out with four technical and creative wins.
• The ceremony did not dodge global reality, featuring powerful political messages from figures like Javier Bardem and Anderson himself regarding the situation in Palestine and the generational future.

The Dolby Theatre vibrated with the indisputable triumph of ‘One Battle After Another’ at the Oscars 2026, the film that finally granted Paul Thomas Anderson his first Oscar after 14 nominations. The movie not only took the top prize but also dominated key categories like Adapted Screenplay and Editing; additionally, Sean Penn made history by winning his third Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, although his absence from the gala left a void on stage. This war drama managed to prevail over ‘Sinners’, Ryan Coogler’s supernatural thriller that, despite arriving with 16 nominations, had to settle for four awards that highlighted its impeccable visual craftsmanship and Michael B. Jordan’s acting powerhouse.

International talent and impeccable technique

Latino and European cinema also had its share of brilliance on a night where Guillermo del Toro proved that his vision of ‘Frankenstein’ is pure art; because the Mexican production took home three statuettes focused on visual design, while the Norwegian ‘Sentimental Value’ crushed the hopes of the Brazilian and Spanish entries by winning Best International Feature Film. On the other hand, the music and visual style of ‘Sinners’ dominated the first half of the night at the Oscars 2026; however, the animation of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ injected energy into the gala by winning Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, proving that pop culture still rules the Academy.

A red carpet with its own voice

Beyond the glamour of Chanel and Prada, politics took the microphone from Conan O’Brien’s opening monologue to the acceptance speeches; for example, Javier Bardem starred in the most viral moment of the night by calling for a “Free Palestine” just before presenting an award, a gesture that resonated strongly on social media. For his part, Paul Thomas Anderson also moved the audience by dedicating his award to his children, admitting the chaos of today’s world but asking the new generation to provide the decency that is so lacking. Between kisses from short film winners and protest pins, the Oscars 2026 felt more connected than ever to the reality we live outside the screen.

The full winners list

If you missed the Oscars 2026 live broadcast, here is the total breakdown of who took the golden statuette home:

• Best Picture: One Battle After Another
• Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
• Best Actress: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
• Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
• Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan – Weapons
• Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
• Best Original Screenplay: Sinners
• Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
• Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value (Norway)
• Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
• Best Costume Design: Frankenstein
• Best Cinematography: Sinners
• Best Original Score: Sinners
• Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
• Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin