One Battle After Another’s big night: Key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars

Al JazeeraEN 8 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 16, 2026 at 06:24 AM

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At the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller, *One Battle After Another*, was the big winner, securing six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. The vampire thriller *Sinners* followed with four awards. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, subtly addressed the current political climate in the United States, with presenters making veiled criticisms of President Donald Trump's policies. In a rare occurrence, a tie was announced for Best Live Action Short, with *Two People Exchanging Saliva* and *The Singers* sharing the award. *Sinners*, directed by Ryan Coogler, entered the night with a leading 16 nominations but ultimately lost out to *One Battle After Another* in key categories.

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Conan O'Brien 40% Michael B Jordan 40% Donald Trump 50% United States 60% Benicio Del Toro 60% Leonardo DiCaprio 60% Ryan Coogler ×260% Sinners ×480% Paul Thomas Anderson ×590% One Battle After Another ×695%

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