The 98th Academy Awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles, during which the best films of the year and winners in key categories were announced. The main triumphant of the evening was the film “One Battle After Another” by director Paul Thomas Anderson. The film won six prestigious awards at once and became the most successful film of this year’s ceremony.
The film won statuettes for best picture, director and adapted screenplay, and was also recognized in several technical categories. A separate award went to actor Sean Penn, who was recognized by the Academy for his supporting role. This result made the film the main favorite of the award and one of the most discussed projects in world cinema.
The film “Sinners” directed by Ryan Coogler was also a significant success. The film received several prestigious awards and attracted considerable attention from critics and viewers. In particular, actor Michael B. Jordan was awarded the “Oscar” for best actor. In addition, the film received awards for original screenplay, music and cinematography. The victory of cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapau was historic, as she became the first woman to win an “Oscar” in this category.
The gothic film “Frankenstein” directed by Guillermo del Toro also showed a noticeable result at the ceremony. The film received several awards in technical nominations, in particular for costume design, makeup and art direction. Critics noted the high level of the visual component of the picture, which became one of the most striking examples of modern auteur cinema.
Other award winners included actors who won awards for leading and supporting roles, as well as authors of documentaries and international films. The best documentary went to “Mr. Nobody Against Putin,” which tells the story of exposing propaganda in the Russian education system. The Norwegian film “Sentimental Value” won in the international film category.
The ceremony traditionally took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles and brought together the most famous representatives of the world film industry. Experts note that the 2026 award was marked by strong competition between major film projects, but it was “One Battle After Another” that was able to become the undisputed favorite of the Academy.