Warner Bros. Ties Record for Most Oscar Wins by Studio

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At the 2026 Oscars ceremony, Warner Bros. emerged victorious with a total of 11 Academy Awards, tying a record for the most wins by a studio in a single night. Paul Thomas Anderson's film 'One Battle After Another' earned six awards, including best picture, best director, and best adapted screenplay, while Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' took home four trophies, including best original screenplay, best actor, and best cinematography. The overall showing was seen as a huge victory for Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group co-chairs Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca, coming at a time of uncertainty for the studio as it faces a potential acquisition by Paramount.

Why it matters

Warner Bros.' dominant performance at the Oscars highlights the studio's continued creative and commercial success, even as it navigates a potential corporate merger. The wins for 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' showcase the studio's ability to produce critically acclaimed and award-winning films across different genres, cementing its status as a leading force in the entertainment industry.

The details

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' won a total of six Oscars, including best picture, best director, best adapted screenplay, best supporting actor for Sean Penn, best casting, and best film editing. Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' earned four trophies, including best original screenplay, best actor for Michael B. Jordan, best original score, and best cinematography. Warner Bros. also won best supporting actress for Amy Madigan's role in 'Weapons'.

• The 2026 Oscars ceremony took place on Sunday night.

What’s next

The potential acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount remains a key development to watch in the coming months, as the studio's future leadership and creative direction could be impacted by the deal.