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WHO:
Anna Wintour, Vogue editor, presented awards alongside Anne Hathaway.
EJAE, singer and songwriter, expressed pride in winning for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters."
Michael B. Jordan thanked his parents, specifically mentioning his father who flew in from Ghana.
Paul Thomas Anderson, director of "One Battle After Another," won his first Best Director Oscar.
Cassandra Kulukundis won the inaugural Best Casting Oscar for "One Battle After Another."
Amy Madigan won her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for "Weapons."
Michael B. Jordan thanked his parents, mentioning that his father flew in from Ghana to attend the ceremony.
Ryan Coogler, director of "Sinners," was acknowledged by Michael B. Jordan during his acceptance speech.
President Trump mentioned in a joke by host Conan O’Brien.
Michael B. Jordan, winner of Best Actor for "Sinners."
Jessie Buckley, winner of Best Actress for "Hamnet."
Paul Thomas Anderson, winner of Best Director for "One Battle After Another."
EJAE, singer and songwriter for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," winner of Best Original Song.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, winner of Best Cinematography for "Sinners."
Conan O’Brien, host of the 2026 Oscars.
Billy Crystal, presenter who honored Rob Reiner during the In Memoriam segment.
Javier Bardem, presenter who made a political statement during the ceremony.
Sean Penn, winner of Best Supporting Actor for "One Battle After Another."
WHAT:
"One Battle After Another" won a total of six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.
The Oscar for Best International Feature Film was awarded to Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value."
The Oscars featured a rare tie for Best Live Action Short Film between "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva."
"Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" became the first K-Pop song to win the Best Original Song Oscar.
The Best Original Score Oscar was awarded to Ludwig Göransson for "Sinners."
"Sinners" received a total of 16 nominations, making it the most-nominated movie in the 98-year history of the Academy Awards.
Cassandra Kulukundis won the inaugural Best Casting Oscar for "One Battle After Another."
"Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" became the first K-Pop song to win the Best Original Song Oscar.
The Oscar for Best International Feature Film was awarded to Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value."
"One Battle After Another" won Best Picture, marking its sixth Oscar win.
Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his role in "Sinners."
Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for "Hamnet."
Paul Thomas Anderson won Best Director for "One Battle After Another."
"Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" won Best Original Song.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and person of color to win Best Cinematography.
The Oscars featured a rare tie for Best Live Action Short Film between "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva."
The inaugural Best Casting Oscar was awarded to Cassandra Kulukundis for "One Battle After Another."
The ceremony lasted over 3 hours and 40 minutes.
WHERE:
The 2026 Oscars took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
WHEN:
The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15th, 2026.
The ceremony lasted over 3 hours and 40 minutes.
The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15th, 2026.
The 98th Academy Awards occurred on March 15th, 2026.
The ceremony was broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET.
WHY:
Conan O’Brien stated, “It’s at moments like these that I believe that the Oscars are particularly resonant,” emphasizing the importance of celebrating film during chaotic times.
Javier Bardem made a political statement during the ceremony, saying, “No to war and free Palestine.”
Conan O’Brien stated, “It’s at moments like these that I believe that the Oscars are particularly resonant,” emphasizing the importance of celebrating film during chaotic times.
The Oscars aimed to celebrate the best in film and acknowledge the current chaotic times, as stated by host Conan O’Brien.
HOW:
The Oscars featured a performance of "I Lied to You" from "Sinners," led by Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq, with appearances by Misty Copeland and Buddy Guy.
The ceremony included musical performances, tributes, and awards presentations to honor various films and artists.
The Oscars featured a performance of "I Lied to You" from "Sinners," led by Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq, with appearances by Misty Copeland and Buddy Guy.
The ceremony included musical performances, tributes, and awards presentations to honor various films and artists.
(UPDATED March 16, 2026 11:14 UTC)
The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, celebrating outstanding achievements in film with "One Battle After Another" taking home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. Anna Wintour and Anne Hathaway presented awards, while singer EJAE proudly accepted the Best Original Song Oscar for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," marking a historic win as the first K-Pop song to receive this honor. The ceremony featured memorable performances and poignant moments, including Javier Bardem's political statement against war and Conan O’Brien's reminder of the Oscars' significance during turbulent times.
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(UPDATED March 16, 2026 09:13 UTC)
At the 98th Academy Awards held last Sunday, Michael B. Jordan expressed his gratitude to his parents, highlighting that his father traveled from Ghana to attend the ceremony, while also acknowledging director Ryan Coogler for his work on "Sinners," which made history with a stunning 16 nominations. In a night of firsts, Cassandra Kulukundis took home the inaugural Best Casting Oscar for "One Battle After Another," and "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" became the first K-Pop song to win the Best Original Song Oscar, while Joachim Trier's "Sentimental Value" won Best International Feature Film. The event featured a memorable performance of "I Lied to You" from "Sinners," led by Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq, with special appearances by Misty Copeland and Buddy Guy, as Conan O’Brien reminded everyone of the Oscars' significance in celebrating film during challenging times.
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(UPDATED March 16, 2026 07:20 UTC)
The 98th Academy Awards took place last Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where "One Battle After Another" took home Best Picture, marking its sixth Oscar win. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for "Sinners," while Jessie Buckley received Best Actress for "Hamnet," and Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman and person of color to win Best Cinematography. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, featured musical performances and tributes, and it included a rare tie for Best Live Action Short Film between "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva."