One Battle After Another sweeps the Oscars as Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley win big

The Guardian - World NewsEN 6 min read 100% complete by Benjamin LeeMarch 16, 2026 at 03:43 AM

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Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," inspired by Thomas Pynchon's Vineland, was the big winner at the Oscars, securing six awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Sean Penn won Supporting Actor for the film, while the category of Casting was awarded for the first time. "Sinners" also won four awards, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Original Screenplay. Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first female and Black winner of the Cinematography award. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her role in "Hamnet," becoming the first Irish winner in the category, and Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress.

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Vineland 30% Chloé Zhao 40% Kieran Culkin 50% Jessie Buckley 60% Sean Penn 70% Paul Thomas Anderson ×280% Michael B Jordan ×290%

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