Oscars 2026: 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' Dominate

Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler's films lead the night with multiple wins

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:38pm

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The 2026 Oscars ceremony saw big wins for Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' and Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners'. 'One Battle After Another' took home 6 awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Anderson, while 'Sinners' won 4 awards, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Despite 9 nominations, the Timothée Chalamet-led 'Marty Supreme' went home empty-handed.

Why it matters

The Oscars are the most prestigious film awards, and this year's ceremony highlighted the continued success of acclaimed directors like Anderson and Coogler, who have established themselves as leading voices in modern cinema. The results also reflect the Academy's evolving tastes, with more diverse and unconventional films being recognized.

The details

'One Battle After Another' received a leading 16 nominations and won 6 awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and acting honors for Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro. 'Sinners', directed by Ryan Coogler, won 4 awards, including a historic Best Actor win for Michael B. Jordan. Despite 9 nominations, the Safdie brothers' 'Marty Supreme' went home empty-handed.

  • The 2026 Oscars ceremony took place on March 16, 2026.

The players

Paul Thomas Anderson

An acclaimed American filmmaker known for directing critically acclaimed films like 'Boogie Nights', 'There Will Be Blood', and 'Licorice Pizza'. He won his first Oscar for Best Director for 'One Battle After Another'.

Ryan Coogler

An American filmmaker who directed the award-winning 'Sinners', which won multiple Oscars including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.

Michael B. Jordan

An American actor who won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in 'Sinners'.

Timothée Chalamet

A rising American actor who starred in the Oscar-nominated film 'Marty Supreme', which did not win any awards.

Josh Safdie

An American filmmaker who co-wrote and directed 'Marty Supreme', which received 9 Oscar nominations but did not win any awards.

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What they’re saying

“Finally, after all these years, I get to hold an Oscar. It's been a long time coming.”

— Paul Thomas Anderson, Director, 'One Battle After Another'

“This award means the world to me. I'm so grateful to the Academy for recognizing my work in 'Sinners'.”

— Michael B. Jordan, Best Actor, 'Sinners'

What’s next

The Academy is already looking ahead to next year's Oscars ceremony, where a new crop of acclaimed films and performances will vie for the industry's top honors.

The takeaway

The 2026 Oscars highlighted the continued dominance of auteur filmmakers like Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler, whose bold, unconventional works are resonating with both critics and audiences. The results also showcase the Academy's evolving tastes, as more diverse and innovative films are being recognized alongside traditional Oscar fare.