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98th Academy Awards:

Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley Take Top Acting Honors

Entertainment Desk, Rtv News

Publish : 16 Mar 2026, 09:41 AM
Photo: Collected

The 98th Academy Awards concluded Sunday night (March 15) at the Dolby Theatre, celebrating the finest achievements in global cinema.

Hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, the ceremony saw a mix of anticipated victories and notable sweeps, with One Battle After Another and Sinners emerging as the night's biggest winners.

Major Category Winners
The acting categories highlighted powerhouse performances, with Michael B. Jordan securing the Best Actor Oscar for his role in Sinners, and Jessie Buckley taking home the Best Actress trophy.

In the supporting categories, veteran Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, while Amy Madigan was honored as Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.

Film and Direction
Paul Thomas Anderson was named Best Director, adding another prestigious accolade to his career. The night’s top prize, Best Picture, was awarded to One Battle After Another, which also picked up wins for Adapted Screenplay and Film Editing.

Full List of Key Winners:

  • Best Picture: One Battle After Another
  • Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan (Sinners)
  • Best Actress: Jessie Buckley
  • Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
  • Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan (Weapons)
  • Best Original Screenplay: Sinners
  • Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
  • Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value
  • Best Animated Feature: K-Pop Demon Hunters
  • Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
  • Best Cinematography: Sinners
  • Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
  • Best Original Song: "Golden" (K-Pop Demon Hunters)

Technical Achievements
The film Frankenstein dominated the craft categories, winning for Costume Design, Makeup & Hairstyling, and Production Design.

Meanwhile, the racing epic F1 took home the award for Best Sound, and Sinners rounded out its successful night with a win for Best Original Score.

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