Hollywood’s biggest night returned with the 98th Academy Awards, celebrating the best films and performances of the past year. The ceremony brought together the biggest names in the industry for an evening filled with memorable speeches, emotional moments, and major milestones.
One of the biggest stories of the night was One Battle After Another, which emerged as the evening’s top winner, taking home Best Picture along with several other awards. The film was widely praised throughout the awards season and ultimately secured the Academy’s most prestigious honor.
In the acting categories, several standout performances were recognized. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his role in Sinners, marking a major career milestone for the actor. Jessie Buckley took home the award for Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet, while Sean Penn earned Best Supporting Actor for his role in One Battle After Another. Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.
The ceremony was hosted by Conan O’Brien, whose opening monologue and throughout-the-night commentary helped keep the event entertaining while celebrating the achievements of the film industry.
While many films and artists were honored throughout the evening, these winners stood out as some of the most talked-about moments of the night. Below is a look at some of the notable winners from this year’s Academy Awards.
Best Picture – 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 Director & Best Adapted Screenplay– Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another)

Best Makeup and Hairstyling – Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel & Cliona Furey (Frankenstein)

Best Costume Design – Kate Hawley (Frankenstein)

Best Original Song – "Golden" (KPop Demon Hunters)

Best Animated Feature – KPop Demon Hunters

Best International Feature – Sentimental Value

Best Original Screenplay – Ryan Coogler (Sinners)

Best Original Score – Ludwig Göransson (Sinners)






