Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars.

Jessie Buckley, Michael B Jordan and One Battle After Another reign at Oscars.

98th Academy Awards: Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and One Battle After Another Reign at the Oscars

The 2026 Oscars delivered a memorable night for Hollywood, with major wins for Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan and the film One Battle After Another. The ceremony took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the best films released in 2025.

Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress for Hamnet

Irish actress Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress Oscar for her powerful performance in the historical drama Hamnet.

Buckley portrayed Agnes Shakespeare, the wife of William Shakespeare, in a deeply emotional story about grief and family. Her performance was widely praised during the awards season and ultimately earned her the Academy Award.

With this win, Buckley also made history as the first Irish actress to win the Best Actress Oscar, capping off an exceptional awards campaign that included major wins earlier in the season.

Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor for Sinners

Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan took home the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in Sinners, marking the first Academy Award of his career.

Jordan impressed critics and audiences with his dual performance as twin brothers in the supernatural drama directed by Ryan Coogler. The film entered the ceremony with a record 16 nominations, making it one of the most talked-about movies of the year.

In his acceptance speech, Jordan thanked his collaborators and acknowledged the actors who paved the way for him in Hollywood.

One Battle After Another Dominates the Night

The biggest winner of the night was One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

The film won six Academy Awards, including:

• Best Picture

• Best Director – Paul Thomas Anderson

• Best Supporting Actor – Sean Penn

• Best Adapted Screenplay

• Best Film Editing

• Best Casting

This marked Anderson’s first Oscar victories after many previous nominations, making the night a major milestone in his career.

Other Notable Oscar Winners

Several other films and artists also received major recognition during the ceremony:

• Amy Madigan – Best Supporting Actress for Weapons

• Sentimental Value – Best International Feature Film

• Mr. Nobody Against Putin – Best Documentary Feature

• KPop Demon Hunters – Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song

• Avatar: Fire and Ash – Best Visual Effects

A Landmark Night for Cinema

The 2026 Oscars showcased a diverse range of films, from intimate dramas to ambitious genre projects. With standout performances from Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan and the dominance of One Battle After Another, the ceremony highlighted some of the most acclaimed filmmaking of the year.