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Oscars 2026: Full Winners List — "One Battle After Another" Takes Best Picture, Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor
The 2026 Academy Awards delivered a historic night in Hollywood, with Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" claiming Best Picture, Michael B. Jordan delivering a career-defining performance in "Sinners," and several historic firsts making headlines worldwide.
NowCastDaily Entertainment Desk | March 16, 2026 | Entertainment | 5 min read
The Major Winners
- 🏆 Best Picture: One Battle After Another
- 🏆 Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
- 🏆 Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan — Sinners (portraying twin brothers Smoke and Stack)
- 🏆 Best Actress: Jessie Buckley
- 🏆 Best Original Screenplay: Ryan Coogler — Sinners
- 🏆 Best Cinematography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw — Sinners (first woman ever to win this award)
- 🏆 Best Documentary Feature: Mr Nobody Against Putin
- 🏆 Best Casting (inaugural award): Cassandra Kulukundis — One Battle After Another
Historic Moments of the Night
"Sinners" made history at the 2026 Oscars in multiple ways. Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman in Academy history to win the Best Cinematography award — a category that has been dominated by men since the Oscars began. The win drew a standing ovation from the audience and immediate celebration across social media.
Meanwhile, the Academy handed out its first-ever Best Casting award, going to Cassandra Kulukundis for her work on "One Battle After Another." The new category has been advocated for by casting directors for decades and its introduction was met with widespread industry praise.
Michael B. Jordan's Big Night
For Michael B. Jordan, Sunday night represented a long-awaited Oscar triumph. Playing the dual role of twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler's supernatural thriller "Sinners," Jordan delivered a performance widely described by critics as the most complex and commanding of his career. His Best Actor win drew massive applause and moved several of his co-stars to tears in the audience.
The Political Moment: Javier Bardem's Palestine Speech
The ceremony was not without its political moments. Spanish actor and presenter Javier Bardem used his time on the Oscars stage to call for a free Palestine, drawing both applause and boos from the audience. The moment immediately went viral on social media and became one of the most talked-about events of the night.
Amy Madigan's supporting performance in "Weapons" was also recognized with an award, with NPR critic Linda Holmes calling it "weird, funny, and scary" — a thrilling performance that was celebrated for its unconventional energy.
Sources: NPR — Oscars 2026 Full Coverage | Democracy Now — Oscars highlights
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