Academy Awards Winners
The 98th Academy Awards concluded on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with 'One Battle After Another' winning six awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. As of June 3, 2026, Norway secured its first-ever Oscar for Best International Feature Film with 'Sentimental Value.' Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for 'Sinners,' Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for 'Hamnet,' and Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win Best Cinematography for 'Sinners.' The telecast attracted 17.86 million viewers in the United States.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Norway Wins First Best International Feature Film Oscar; 'One Battle After Another' Dominates 98th Academy Awards
Norway won its first-ever Oscar for Best International Feature Film with 'Sentimental Value' at the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony also saw 'One Battle After Another' win six awards, including Best Picture, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw make history as the first woman to win Best Cinematography.
March 2026 — 7 developments
98th Academy Awards: 'One Battle After Another' Wins Best Picture, 'Sinners' Earns Four Oscars
The 98th Academy Awards concluded with 'One Battle After Another' winning six awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and Best Adapted Screenplay. 'Sinners' secured four wins, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography for Autumn Durald Arkapaw, making her the first woman to win the award. The telecast, hosted by Conan O'Brien, attracted 17.86 million viewers in the United States.
Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' Dominates 98th Academy Awards
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony concluded with 'One Battle After Another' winning Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, alongside five other awards. Michael B. Jordan received Best Actor for 'Sinners,' and Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for 'Hamnet.' Sean Penn and Amy Madigan also secured acting awards for 'One Battle After Another' and 'Weapons,' respectively.
Sean Penn and Amy Madigan Win Supporting Actor Awards at 98th Academy Awards
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for 'One Battle After Another,' and Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for 'Weapons.' 'One Battle After Another' is heavily favored to win Best Picture, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and Best Adapted Screenplay, while 'Sinners' is a strong contender for Best Original Screenplay.
AP film writers predict unpredictable Oscars after Actor Awards surprises
AP's film writers predict the 98th Academy Awards race has become more unpredictable following surprise wins at the Actor Awards. 'Sinners' is gaining momentum after winning best ensemble, while 'One Battle After Another' remains a frontrunner for Best Picture. Paul Thomas Anderson is expected to win Best Director for 'One Battle After Another'.
Timothée Chalamet emerges as strong contender for Best Actor at 98th Academy Awards
New predictions for the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15/16, 2026, suggest "Blood & Sinners" faces challenges despite leading with 16 nominations, while Timothée Chalamet is a strong contender for Best Actor in "Marty Supreme." The ceremony will feature 24 categories, including a new Best Casting award, with final voting occurring from February 26 to March 5, 2026.
Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor at Actor Awards for "Sinners"; "One Battle After Another" and Jessie Buckley are strong Oscar contenders
New predictions for the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15/16, 2026, highlight "One Battle After Another" as a strong contender for Best Picture and Adapted Screenplay, while "Sinners" leads in Original Screenplay. Jessie Buckley is favored for Best Actress in "Hamnet," and Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor at the Actor Awards for "Sinners."
New Predictions for 98th Academy Awards Highlight Madigan, Skarsgård, Buckley, Jordan, and DiCaprio
New predictions for the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15, 2026, highlight Amy Madigan for Best Supporting Actress and Stellan Skarsgård for Best Supporting Actor. Jessie Buckley is considered a strong contender for Best Actress, while Michael B. Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio are among those in contention for Best Actor.
February 2026 — 4 developments
Demi Moore and Chris Evans Announced as Presenters for 98th Academy Awards
Demi Moore and Chris Evans are among the newly announced presenters for the 98th Academy Awards ceremony on March 15, 2026. Final predictions indicate "One Battle After Another" is a strong contender for Best Picture, while "Sinners" leads with a record 16 nominations. Technical category predictions also highlight potential winners for films like "Frankenstein."
Predictions favor 'One Battle After Another' for Best Picture at 98th Academy Awards
Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15, 2026, show 'One Battle After Another' favored to win Best Picture with a 76% chance, while 'Sinners' has a 15% chance. Timothée Chalamet is the frontrunner for Best Actor with a 70% chance. Ryan Coogler is also mentioned as a contender for Best Director for 'Sinners'.
Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, and Zoe Saldaña announced as first presenters for 98th Academy Awards
Last year's acting winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, and Zoe Saldaña have been announced as the first presenters for the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony is confirmed to take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Predictions for Best Actress favor Jessie Buckley, while the Best Actor race is expected to be close between Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Supercomputer Predicts 'One Battle After Another' to Win Best Picture at 98th Academy Awards
A supercomputer has predicted 'One Battle After Another' to be the most likely winner of the Best Picture award at the 98th Academy Awards. The prediction also notes 'F1' as a surprise inclusion in the Best Picture category nominations. The race is considered to be primarily between 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners'.
January 2026 — 28 developments
Academy Awards Announce Nominations, 'Sinners' Leads with 16 Nods
The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been announced, with the film 'Sinners' receiving a record-breaking 16 nominations. 'One Battle After Another' follows with 13 nominations. A new category, Best Casting, has also been introduced for this year's awards.
Academy Museum to Host Screening of 98th Best Picture Oscar Winner
The Academy Museum will host a screening of the 98th Oscar winner in the Best Picture category, with the film's title to be announced after the awards ceremony.
Conan to Host 2026 Oscars; 'Homebound' Not Nominated
The film 'Homebound' was not nominated for the 2026 Oscars. Conan will host the 2026 Oscars.
ITV confirms exclusive UK coverage of 98th Oscars, Jonathan Ross to lead broadcast
ITV has confirmed it will provide exclusive coverage of the 98th Oscars in the UK, with Jonathan Ross leading the broadcast. The coverage will include live commentary, celebrity interviews, and red carpet reporting.
98th Academy Awards nominations announced, winners to be revealed March 15, 2026
The winners of the 98th Academy Awards are scheduled to be revealed on March 15, 2026. The nominations were announced on January 22.
Prediction Markets Favor 'One Battle After Another' for Best Picture at 98th Academy Awards
Prediction markets and awards experts have identified early frontrunners for the 98th Academy Awards, with 'One Battle After Another' currently favored for Best Picture. Specific surprises from the nominations include Elle Fanning's dual nomination.
Academy Awards announce 98th nominations, introduce Best Casting category
The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been announced, featuring films such as 'Bugonia,' 'F1,' 'Frankenstein,' 'Hamnet,' 'Marty Supreme,' and 'Sinners' for Best Picture. A new category, Best Casting, has been introduced. Predictions suggest 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' are strong contenders for Best Picture, with 'One Battle After Another' being the most likely winner according to a supercomputer analysis.
98th Academy Awards Shortlists and Nominations Announced; 'Sinners' Leads with 16 Nods
The shortlists for 12 categories at the 98th Academy Awards have been announced. Additionally, the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed, with the film 'Sinners' leading the pack with a record-breaking 16 nominations. Notable surprise nods include Kate Hudson and 'F1' for Best Picture, while Chase Infiniti was notably snubbed for Best Actor.
Best Animated Feature nominees announced, including 'Arco,' 'Elio,' and 'Zootopia 2'
The nominees for Best Animated Feature include 'Arco,' 'Elio,' 'KPop Demon Hunters,' 'Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,' and 'Zootopia 2.' Nominees for Best Visual Effects were also announced.
Reddit discussion highlights Jessie Buckley and Rose Byrne as Best Actress contenders for 98th Academy Awards
A Reddit discussion highlighted Jessie Buckley for 'Hamnet' and Rose Byrne for 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' as leading contenders for Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards.
Kalshi Offers Predictions on Timothée Chalamet Winning Best Actor at 98th Academy Awards
Kalshi is offering predictions for the Best Actor category at the 98th Academy Awards, specifically allowing users to predict if Timothée Chalamet will win.
Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Wagner Moura, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, and Teyana Taylor predicted for 98th Academy Awards
Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards include Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Wagner Moura, Michael B. Jordan, and Ethan Hawke for Best Actor, and Teyana Taylor for Best Actress.
Joseph Kosinski's "F1" Emerges as Best Picture Contender at 98th Academy Awards
Joseph Kosinski's film "F1" has emerged as a new contender for Best Picture at the 98th Academy Awards.
98th Academy Awards nominations feature historic international films and female filmmakers
The 98th Academy Awards nominations feature a historic number of international films and female filmmakers. "The Secret Agent" received a Best Picture nod and historic acting nominations.
Timothée Chalamet receives third Best Actor Oscar nomination for 'Marty Supreme'
Timothée Chalamet has received his third Best Actor nomination for his role in 'Marty Supreme' at the 98th Academy Awards.
Wētā FX receives Oscar nomination for "Avatar: Fire and Ash" visual effects
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" has received a nomination in the Visual Effects category for the 98th Oscars, with Joe Letteri, Eric Saindon, and Daniel Barrett of Wētā FX expressing their honor.
Sasha Stone predicts Yorgos Lanthimos, Joel Edgerton, and Cynthia Erivo for 98th Oscars
New predictions for the 98th Oscars include 'The Perfect Neighbor' as a strong contender for Best Documentary, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' receiving a nomination for Visual Effects, and 'F1' having a 41% chance for Best Sound. Sasha Stone predicts Yorgos Lanthimos for Best Director, Joel Edgerton for Best Actor, and Cynthia Erivo for Best Actress.
Chloé Zhao and all-women sound team achieve Oscar nomination milestones
The 98th Academy Awards nominations include significant milestones for women, such as Chloé Zhao's 11th Directing nomination and the first all-women sound team to be nominated.
Wagner Moura made history with nomination; 'Wicked: For Good' shut out of nominations
Wagner Moura made history with his nomination, and 'Wicked: For Good' was notably shut out of the nominations. 'Frankenstein' and 'Marty Supreme' each received nine nominations, and Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, and Sebastian Stan were nominated for Best Actor.
Academy Awards announce ten Best Picture nominees for 98th ceremony
The full list of ten Best Picture nominees for the 98th Academy Awards was announced, including 'Bugonia,' 'F1,' 'Frankenstein,' 'Hamnet,' 'Marty Supreme,' 'One Battle After Another,' 'The Secret Agent,' 'Sentimental Value,' 'Sinners,' and 'The Last Supper.'
Conan O'Brien to host 98th Academy Awards; new casting category introduced
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, with Conan O'Brien slated to host. This year introduces a new category for achievement in casting, and ten films are nominated for Best Picture, including the Norwegian film "Sentimental Value" which received nine nominations.
Film "Sinners" receives record 16 Academy Award nominations; Stellan Skarsgård earns historic nod
The film "Sinners" received a record-breaking 16 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, while "One Battle After Another" secured 13 nominations. Active Academy members can vote for winners from February 26 to March 5, and international cinema had a record-breaking year for nominations, including Stellan Skarsgård's historic nod for Best Supporting Actor.
Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announce 98th Academy Awards nominations
Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
98th Academy Awards Predictions Released: 'Sinners' Leads with 16 Nominations, 'F1' a Surprise
Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards nominations have been released, with 'Sinners' expected to receive a record-breaking 16 nominations and 'One Battle After Another' following with 13. The film 'F1' is noted as a surprise Best Picture nominee, while 'Wicked: For Good' is predicted to receive no nominations. The ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026.
Academy to require members to watch all nominated films before final Oscar voting
The Academy will enforce new rules requiring members to watch all nominated films in each category before the final voting round for the 98th Academy Awards.
Nominations Voting Concludes for All Categories
Nominations voting concluded for all categories.
Academy Awards nominations voting officially began for the 98th ceremony
Nominations voting for the 98th Academy Awards officially began.
Academy announces 317 films eligible for 98th Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that 317 feature films are eligible for the 98th Academy Awards, with 201 of these films specifically qualifying for the Best Picture category.
December 2025 — 2 developments
DOC NYC Dominates Oscar Shortlists with 11 Feature and 10 Short Documentary Selections
The 98th Oscar Shortlists are here, and DOC NYC's selections sparkle. In the Documentary Feature race, 11 out of the 15 listed titles are DOC NYC selections, and in the Documentary Shorts race, 10 of the 15 Shortlisted films are DOC NYC picks.
Academy Awards announce shortlists for 12 categories
Shortlists in 12 award categories for the 98th Academy Awards were announced, narrowing down the contenders ahead of the official nominations.
November 2025 — 1 developments
Academy Announces Eligible Films for Animated, Documentary, and International Feature Categories
The Academy announced the feature films eligible for consideration in the Animated Feature Film, Documentary Feature Film, and International Feature Film categories.
October 2025 — 1 developments
Countries faced October 1, 2025 deadline for International Feature Film submissions
The deadline for countries to submit their films for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category was October 1, 2025.
September 2025 — 1 developments
Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' Selected as South Korea's Oscar Entry
Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' will compete for next year's Academy (Oscar) Awards as South Korea's official entry.
April 2025 — 1 developments
Academy Board of Governors approves 98th Oscars rules and announces 2025 awards season dates
The Academy's Board of Governors approved awards rules and campaign regulations for the 98th Oscars, and key dates for the 2025 awards season were announced.