Trending Now - Paul Thomas Anderson Addresses Chalamet's Oscar Loss to Jordan

WHO:

Paul Thomas Anderson, director of "One Battle After Another"

Teyana Taylor, actress portraying Perfidia Beverly Hills in "One Battle After Another"

Michael B. Jordan, actor who won Best Actor for "Sinners"

Ryan Coogler, director of "Sinners"

Autumn Durald Arkapaw, winner of best cinematography for "Sinners"

Jessie Buckley, winner of best actress for "Hamnet"

Sean Penn, winner of best supporting actor for "One Battle After Another"

Amy Madigan, winner of best supporting actress for "Weapons"

Timothée Chalamet, actor nominated for Best Actor for "Marty Supreme"

Michael B. Jordan, actor who won Best Actor for "Sinners"

Ryan Coogler, director of "Sinners"

Cassandra Kulukundis, recipient of the inaugural casting Oscar

Paul Thomas Anderson, director of "One Battle After Another"

Teyana Taylor, actress portraying Perfidia Beverly Hills in "One Battle After Another"

Chase Infiniti, actress portraying Willa, Perfidia's daughter

Paul Thomas Anderson, director of "One Battle After Another"

Teyana Taylor, actress portraying Perfidia Beverly Hills in "One Battle After Another"

Michael B. Jordan, winner of best actor for "Sinners"

Ryan Coogler, director of "Sinners"

Autumn Durald Arkapaw, winner of best cinematography for "Sinners"

Jessie Buckley, winner of best actress for "Hamnet"

Sean Penn, winner of best supporting actor for "One Battle After Another"

Amy Madigan, winner of best supporting actress for "Weapons"

Ludwig Göransson, three-time Oscar winner

WHAT:

"One Battle After Another" won six Oscars from 13 nominations, including best picture, director, adapted screenplay, and editing.

Sean Penn won his third acting Oscar, becoming only the fourth male performer to achieve this milestone.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the 22nd Black woman to win an Oscar overall.

"Sinners" won four Oscars, including best actor for Michael B. Jordan and best original screenplay for Ryan Coogler.

"KPop Demon Hunters" helped Netflix tie its record of seven Oscars in a single year, matching its 2021 haul.

"Sinners" received 16 Oscar nominations but did not win Best Picture.

Timothée Chalamet lost the Best Actor award to Michael B. Jordan.

Michael B. Jordan became the sixth Black man to win Best Actor, joining Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, and Will Smith.

The Academy awarded its inaugural casting Oscar to Cassandra Kulukundis.

"Mr. Nobody Against Putin" won Best Documentary Feature over "The Perfect Neighbor."

"KPop Demon Hunters" won both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, helping Netflix tie its record of seven Oscars in a single year.

"One Battle After Another" won six Oscars, including best picture, director, and adapted screenplay.

The Academy awarded its inaugural casting Oscar to Cassandra Kulukundis.

Michael B. Jordan acknowledged previous Black best actor winners in his acceptance speech.

Amy Madigan won best supporting actress for "Weapons," marking a surprise win as she was the film's sole nominee.

"One Battle After Another" won six Oscars from 13 nominations, including best picture, director, and adapted screenplay.

"Sinners" received 16 Oscar nominations but did not win best picture.

Michael B. Jordan became the sixth Black man to win best actor.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman, first Black person, and first Filipina to win best cinematography.

Jessie Buckley became the first Irish winner of best actress.

The 2026 Oscars marked a record-breaking night for horror films, with the genre collecting eight Academy Awards.

"Frankenstein" won three Oscars for production design, costume design, and makeup and hairstyling.

A tie occurred in the best live-action short film category between "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva."

WHERE:

Dolby Theatre, location of the 2026 Oscars ceremony.

WHEN:

The 98th Academy Awards took place in 2026.

The film "One Battle After Another" was released in fall 2025.

WHY:

Anderson addressed criticism regarding the portrayal of Black women in "One Battle After Another," stating, “It’s complicated. We always knew that we were trying to make something complicated.”

Teyana Taylor emphasized the importance of creating healthy dialogue around complicated characters, stating, “I want discussion. I want to hear different perspectives.”

Timothée Chalamet's controversial remarks about ballet and opera may have impacted his Oscar campaign, as they went viral on March 5th, 2026, the same day Oscar voting closed.

Anderson addressed criticism regarding the portrayal of Black women in "One Battle After Another," stating, “It’s complicated. We always knew that we were trying to make something complicated.”

Teyana Taylor emphasized the importance of creating healthy dialogue around complicated characters, stating, “I want discussion. I want to hear different perspectives.”

Anderson addressed criticism regarding the portrayal of Black women in "One Battle After Another" during the Oscars press room.

Teyana Taylor expressed the importance of creating healthy dialogue around complicated characters in films.

HOW:

Ryan Coogler became only the second Black screenwriter to win Original Screenplay after Jordan Peele for "Get Out" in 2017.

Anderson described Perfidia as a flawed character suffering from postpartum depression, stating, “The point of it is to set up a story of Willa, the next generation.”

Anderson described the character of Perfidia as flawed and dealing with postpartum depression, emphasizing the complexity of the narrative.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 11:17 UTC)

At the Oscars held today, "One Battle After Another" took home six awards, including best picture and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson, while Sean Penn won his third acting Oscar, making him only the fourth male performer to achieve this milestone. Michael B. Jordan also celebrated a win for best actor in "Sinners," which garnered four Oscars in total, including best original screenplay for Ryan Coogler, who became just the second Black screenwriter to win this award. Autumn Durald Arkapaw's win for best cinematography marked a significant moment as she became the 22nd Black woman to receive an Oscar, highlighting the ongoing conversation about representation in film.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 07:23 UTC)

In a night filled with surprises, Michael B. Jordan took home the Best Actor award for "Sinners," marking him as the sixth Black man to achieve this honor, while Timothée Chalamet, nominated for his role in "Marty Supreme," lost the race. The Academy also made history by awarding its inaugural casting Oscar to Cassandra Kulukundis, and "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" won Best Documentary Feature, beating out "The Perfect Neighbor." In addition, "KPop Demon Hunters" secured both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, helping Netflix tie its record with seven Oscars in a single year.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 05:26 UTC)

In a stunning night at the Oscars, "One Battle After Another" took home six awards, including best picture, director for Paul Thomas Anderson, and adapted screenplay, while Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti starred in the acclaimed film. The Academy also introduced its first-ever casting Oscar, awarded to Cassandra Kulukundis, and Michael B. Jordan paid tribute to previous Black best actor winners during his acceptance speech. Anderson addressed the film's portrayal of Black women, acknowledging its complexity, while Taylor highlighted the need for healthy dialogue around such intricate characters.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 01:31 UTC)

The 2026 Oscars, held at the Dolby Theatre, celebrated a historic night for horror films, which took home eight Academy Awards, including best picture for "One Battle After Another," which also won for best director and adapted screenplay. Michael B. Jordan made history as the sixth Black man to win best actor for "Sinners," while Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman, first Black person, and first Filipina to win best cinematography for the same film. In a notable moment, a tie was declared in the best live-action short film category between "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva," showcasing the diverse range of talent and storytelling recognized at this year's ceremony.