Warner Bros Dominates 98th Oscars with 11 Wins

Studio's films "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" lead the way with multiple awards.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:50pm

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Warner Bros came out on top at the 98th Academy Awards, scoring a leading 11 wins. The studio's films "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" were the big winners, with "One Battle" taking home 6 awards including Best Picture, and "Sinners" earning 4 awards including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Paul Thomas Anderson also had a big night, winning 3 awards for "One Battle After Another" including Best Director.

Why it matters

Warner Bros' strong Oscars performance solidifies its position as a leading Hollywood studio, capable of producing critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. The multiple wins for "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" demonstrate the studio's ability to cultivate diverse, award-winning talent and projects.

The details

Warner Bros had a leading 30 nominations coming into this year's Oscars. "Sinners" broke a record with 16 nominations, while "One Battle After Another" was second overall with 13 nominations. "One Battle After Another" won 6 awards including Best Picture, Casting, Film Editing, and Supporting Actor for Sean Penn. "Sinners" earned 4 awards including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, Original Screenplay, Cinematography, and Score.

  • The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 16, 2026.

The players

Warner Bros

A major American film and entertainment studio, known for producing critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.

One Battle After Another

A Warner Bros film that won 6 Oscars, including Best Picture.

Sinners

A Warner Bros film that won 4 Oscars, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.

Paul Thomas Anderson

A filmmaker who won 3 Oscars for his work on "One Battle After Another".

Michael B. Jordan

The actor who won the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in "Sinners".

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The takeaway

The 98th Academy Awards saw Warner Bros emerge as the dominant force, with its films "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" combining for 10 wins. This underscores the studio's ability to cultivate award-winning talent and projects, cementing its status as a powerhouse in the entertainment industry.