Highlights from the 2026 Oscars Ceremony

The 98th Academy Awards, held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre, was a night of historic breakthroughs.

Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners made waves by securing 16 nominations, officially breaking the long-standing record for the most nominations ever.

The evening also introduced the first new competitive category since 2001: Best Casting.

Among the night’s most emotional moments was Amy Madigan’s win for Best Supporting Actress in Weapons, marking a record-breaking 40-year wait since her first nomination in 1985.

Paul Thomas Anderson also achieved a career milestone, earning his first-ever Oscar for the screenplay of One Battle After Another.

Hosted by the witty Conan O’Brien, the ceremony featured live musical performances, including the catchy song "Golden" from the Best Animated Feature winner, KPop Demon Hunters.

From technical triumphs like Avatar: Fire and Ash winning Best Visual Effects to the industry’s embrace of new talent, the 2026 Oscars celebrated both cinematic innovation and the enduring legacy of Hollywood legends.