Mumbai : The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars) ceremony has begun at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, USA. This year’s Oscars featured a number of outstanding films and performances, with one of the most notable highlights being the introduction of the ‘Best Casting’ category for the first time. The inaugural winner of this category is the action-thriller film “One Battle After Another”, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
Key Oscar Winners 2026
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan (Weapons)
- Best Animated Feature Film: Arco
- Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Who Cried Pearls
- Best Costume Design: Frankenstein (Deborah Lynn Scott)
- Best Casting: One Battle After Another
- Best Live Action Short Film: The Singers
- Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn (One Battle After Another)
- Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
- Best Original Score: Sinners (Ludwig Göransson)
- Best Documentary Feature Film: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
- Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
- Best Original Screenplay: Sinners
- Best Production Design: Frankenstein
Films That Stole the Spotlight
This year, the major winning films included One Battle After Another, Sinners, Frankenstein, Hamnet, and Sentimental Values. Notably, One Battle After Another made history by winning multiple awards across several categories, including the first-ever Best Casting Award.
These victories underscore a remarkable year for cinema, honoring both creative storytelling and exceptional performances.