The biggest names in Hollywood film Industry gathered at the Dolby Theatre on the 15th March in Los Angeles for the 98th Academy Awards.
It was a glamorous night that celebrated cinematic excellence, fashion and groundbreaking achievements across the movie industry.
The red carpet dazzled with diamonds and vintage jewelry as stars arrived in style. Actress Elle Fanning wore pieces from the Cartier archive, while Lionel Richie showcased jewelry from The Back Vault. Colored diamonds also dominated the night, with De Beers London adorning Chase Infiniti and Tiffany & Co jewellery worn by Gwyneth Paltrow.
Kate Hudson stood out with a $35 million Garatti diamond parure, the most valuable jewelry of the evening, while Kylie Jenner dazzled in over 200 carats of diamonds by Lorraine Schwartz.
But beyond the glamour, the night belonged to two standout films One Battle After Another and Sinners.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s political drama One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home the coveted Best Picture award along with five other Oscars, including Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The film tells the story of a former revolutionary confronting his past while trying to protect his daughter from lingering enemies. Its powerful storytelling and performances secured its place as the night’s top film.
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, a period vampire thriller celebrating the roots of blues music and Southern Black culture, also had a landmark evening.
The film won four Oscars, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and a historic Best Cinematography win for Autumn Durald Arkapaw, who became the first woman and first woman of color to win in the category.
The ceremony blended entertainment with cultural and political commentary. Host Conan O’Brien embraced the rapidly changing Hollywood landscape with jokes about artificial intelligence, digital creators and the future of filmmaking, delivering his signature humor throughout the evening.
Several celebrities also used the stage to speak about global issues such as free speech, war and gun violence, highlighting the growing role of awards shows as platforms for social conversations.
One of the evening’s emotional moments came during the In Memoriam tribute. Billy Crystal honored filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, while Rachel McAdams remembered several beloved performers who died during the year. Barbra Streisand also paid tribute to her longtime friend and former co-star Robert Redford.
Another historic milestone came in music, when “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters became the first K-pop song to win the Oscar for Best Original Song.
Despite fierce competition across categories, One Battle After Another ultimately led the night with six awards, while Sinners delivered a powerful showing with four major wins.
Major Winners at the 98th Academy Awards
Best Picture
Winner: One Battle After Another
Best Director
Winner: Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Winner: Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Winner: Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
Best Supporting Actor
Winner: Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
Best Supporting Actress
Winner: Amy Madigan — Weapons
Best Original Screenplay
Winner: Sinners
Best Adapted Screenplay
Winner: One Battle After Another
Best Animated Feature Film
Winner: KPop Demon Hunters
Best Cinematography
Winner: Sinners
Best Documentary Feature Film
Winner: Mr Nobody Against Putin
Best International Feature Film
Winner: Sentimental Value — Norway
Best Film Editing
Winner: One Battle After Another
Best Original Score
Winner: Sinners
Best Original Song
Winner: “Golden” — KPop Demon Hunters
Best Costume Design
Winner: Frankenstein
Best Production Design
Winner: Frankenstein
Best Sound
Winner: F1
Best Visual Effects
Winner: Avatar: Fire and Ash
With historic wins, powerful speeches and standout films, the 2026 Oscars delivered a memorable night celebrating storytelling, diversity and the evolving global future of cinema.
