Curtain Call: The Full Winners List for Oscars 2026

The lights have dimmed at the Dolby Theatre, the after-parties are in full swing, and the history books have officially been rewritten. The 98th Academy Awards, hosted on March 15, 2026, was a night of long-awaited coronations, record-breaking milestones, and a few “did that really just happen?” moments.

Leading the pack was Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which secured a dominant six wins, including the night’s top honor. Meanwhile, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners—which entered the night with a staggering 16 nominations—took home four trophies, proving that the Academy finally has an appetite for high-concept, personal filmmaking.

At D-Muse Magz, we’ve spent the night tracking every envelope. Here is the complete list of who took home the gold at Oscars 2026.

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The Big Six: The Major Winners

The “Coronation” of Paul Thomas Anderson was the theme of the night. After decades of being one of Hollywood’s most lionized filmmakers, PTA finally secured his first Best Director win. On the acting side, Michael B. Jordan received a thunderous standing ovation for his first win, while Jessie Buckley made history as the first Irish performer to win Best Actress.

Category	Winner
Best Picture	One Battle After Another
Best Director	Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Best Actor	Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Best Actress	Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Best Supporting Actor	Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actress	Amy Madigan – Weapons

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Historical Milestones & Viral Moments

The 2026 ceremony wasn’t just about the trophies; it was about breaking barriers.

• Cinematography History: Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman ever to win Best Cinematographyin the 98-year history of the Oscars for her work on Sinners.
• K-Pop Domination: The world of music and film collided as “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters won Best Original Song, marking the first time a K-pop track has ever won an Oscar.
• The Rare Tie: For the first time in over a decade, we had a tie in a competitive category! Both The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva took home the gold for Best Live-Action Short Film.

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The Full Category Breakdown

Writing & Script

• Best Original Screenplay: Sinners – Ryan Coogler
• Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson

Global & Non-Fiction

• Best International Feature: Sentimental Value (Norway)
• Best Animated Feature: KPop Demon Hunters
• Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
• Best Documentary Short: All the Empty Rooms

Craft & Technicals

• Best Film Editing: One Battle After Another – Andy Jurgensen
• Best Cinematography: Sinners – Autumn Durald Arkapaw
• Best Casting: One Battle After Another – Cassandra Kulukundis
• Best Production Design: Frankenstein – Tamara Deverell and Shane Vieau
• Best Costume Design: Frankenstein – Kate Hawley
• Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein – Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, and Cliona Furey
• Best Sound: F1 – Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo, and Juan Peralta
• Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash – Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, and Daniel Barrett
• Best Original Score: Sinners – Ludwig Göransson
• Best Original Song: “Golden” – KPop Demon Hunters

Short Films

• Best Animated Short: The Girl Who Cried Pearls
• Best Live Action Short: The Singers (TIE) and Two People Exchanging Saliva (TIE)

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The D-Muse Final Verdict

The Oscars 2026 felt like a much-needed breath of fresh air. From the stand against AI in art during the ceremony to the recognition of global genres like K-pop, the Academy proved it’s finally catching up to the current zeitgeist.

While One Battle After Another was the night’s statistical winner, the real winner was the audience, who got to see a diverse, politically engaged, and emotionally resonant ceremony that will be talked about for years.

Which win was your absolute favorite of the night? Are you Team Sinners or do you think One Battle After Anotherdeserved the sweep? Let us know in the comments—and tell us, who do you think was the best dressed on the red carpet?

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