‘Sinners’ breaks Oscars nomination record

Even before the ceremony began, Sinners had already made history by securing 16 Academy Award nominations, becoming the most nominated film in Oscars history.

The film surpassed the previous record of 14 nominations, which was jointly held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land.

Indian cinema legends honoured in Oscars 2026 ‘In Memoriam’ tribute

The 98th Academy Awards paid tribute to several Indian cinema icons, including Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, B. Saroja Devi and Kota Srinivasa Rao, in its official 2026 “In Memoriam” gallery. While the live broadcast mainly highlighted Hollywood veterans such as Robert Redford, the Academy’s extended digital tribute recognised these Indian legends for their decades-long contributions to cinema and global film culture.

Best Actress for Hamnet

Jessie Buckley has won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet at the 98th Oscars. The category also included nominees Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), and Emma Stone (Bugonia).

Best Director for One Battle After Another

Paul Thomas Anderson has won the Academy Award for Best Director for One Battle After Another at the 98th Oscars. The category also included nominees Chloé Zhao (Hamnet), Josh Safdie (Marty Supreme), Joachim Trier (Sentimental Value), and Ryan Coogler (Sinners).

Best Original Song

The song ‘Golden’ from KPop Demon Hunters has won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 98th Oscars. The track, performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, also featured in a live performance during the ceremony, celebrating the film’s big night. The award was presented by legendary singer Lionel Richie. Other nominees in the category included ‘Dear Me’ (Diane Warren: Relentless), ‘I Lied to You’ (Sinners), ‘Sweet Dreams of Joy’ (Viva Verdi!), and ‘Train Dreams’ (Train Dreams).

Barbra Streisand honours Robert Redford with emotional Oscars tribute

Legendary singer-actress Barbra Streisand returned to the Oscars stage for the first time in 13 years, delivering a heartfelt tribute to her late co-star and friend Robert Redford, who passed away in September 2025 at the age of 89 Streisand performed the final verse of ‘The Way We Were’, the iconic title track from their 1973 film. The song originally won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1974.

Best Cinematography

Sinners* has won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography at the 98th Oscars. Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win the Oscar in this category for her work on Ryan Coogler’s vampire thriller. The film beat other nominees including Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, and Train Dreams. During her acceptance speech, Arkapaw asked the women in the Dolby Theatre to stand up, marking the historic moment.

Best Original Score

Sinners has won the Academy Award for Best Original Score at the Oscars 2026. The film triumphed over other nominees including Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, and One Battle After Another. Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson accepted the award and delivered a speech after the win.

Big win in screenplay categories at Oscars 2026

Paul Thomas Anderson won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for One Battle After Another, while Ryan Coogler took home the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for The Sinners. With 19 nominations this year, The Sinners has emerged as one of the most talked-about films of the night, and fans are eagerly watching to see how many awards it will ultimately win.

Best Supporting Actor

Sean Penn has won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in One Battle After Another.

‘The Singers’ and ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ share Best Live Action Short Film

The Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film ended in a tie, with ‘The Singers’ and ‘Two People Exchanging Saliva’ both taking home the honour.

Anna Wintour, Anne Hathaway bring ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ moment to Oscars stage

A playful ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ moment unfolded at the Oscars as Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway took the stage as presenters. Hathaway jokingly looked to Wintour for approval of her red-carpet gown, but the fashion icon playfully snubbed her and announced the nominees, referring to Hathaway as “Emily,” echoing the iconic dynamic from the film.

Miles Caton performs ‘I Lied to You’ from Sinners

Miles Caton set the tone for the evening with a powerful performance of ‘I Lied to You’ from Sinners, joined by nearly 50 performers on stage during the Oscars ceremony.

‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’ wins Best Animated Short

The Girl Who Cried Pearls has won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short. The film triumphed over other nominees including Butterfly, Forevergreen, Retirement Plan, and The Three Sisters.

Best Animated Feature

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ wins Best Animated Feature at the Oscars 2026, beating nominees Arco, Elio, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, and Zootopia 2.

Best Supporting Actress

Amy Madigan wins Best Supporting Actress for Weapons at the Academy Awards.

Official order of awards to be announced at the Oscars:

Supporting Actress, Animated Feature, Animated Short, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Casting, Live Action Short, Supporting Actor, Adapted Screenplay, Original Screenplay, Production Design, Visual Effects Documentary, Short Documentary, Feature, Original Score Sound, Film Editing, Cinematography, International Feature, Original Song, Director, Actor, Actress, Best Picture