Winners Announced for the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026)

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The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place in Los Angeles on March 15, hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive year. The film "Sinners" set a record for the most nominations in Oscar history with 16 nods.

Key points

  • "Sinners" broke the record for most Oscar nominations, surpassing the previous record held by "All About Eve" (1950), "Titanic" (1997), and "La La Land" (2016).
  • "One Battle After Another" received 13 nominations, while "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein," and "Sentimental Value" each secured nine nominations.
  • The Spanish film "Sirât" earned two nominations, including Best International Film and Best Sound.
  • Conan O’Brien hosted the event at the Dolby Theatre.
  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the winners.

Why it matters

The Oscars are the most important awards in the film industry, honoring the best movies and stars from the past year. The event marked a new nomination record for a single film.

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