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WHO:

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

Ryan Coogler, director of "Sinners"

Michael B. Jordan, winner of Best Actor for "Sinners"

Conan O’Brien, host of the 98th Academy Awards

Amy Madigan, winner of Best Supporting Actress for "Weapons"

Jessie Buckley, winner of Best Actress for "Hamnet"

Autumn Durald Arkapaw, first woman and first Black winner of Best Cinematography

Ludwig Göransson, winner of Best Score for "Sinners"

EJAE, Oscar-winner and co-writer of "Golden"

Barbra Streisand, performer at the Oscars

Sean Penn, winner who did not attend

Kieran Culkin, presenter for Sean Penn's award

Nicole Kidman, attendee celebrating "Moulin Rouge"

Ewan McGregor, attendee celebrating "Moulin Rouge"

Priyanka Chopra, presenter at the Oscars

Lionel Richie, performer at the Oscars

WHAT:

The 98th Academy Awards took place, with "One Battle After Another" winning six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Casting, and Best Director.

"Sinners" won multiple awards, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.

The Best Supporting Actress award was won by Amy Madigan.

Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her role in "Hamnet."

Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman and first Black winner of Best Cinematography.

The Best Score award went to Ludwig Göransson for "Sinners."

The Best Song award was won by the KPop Demon Hunters for "Golden."

Conan O’Brien hosted the ceremony for the second consecutive year.

WHERE:

The 98th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The Vanity Fair afterparty took place at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

WHEN:

The 98th Academy Awards occurred on March 15th, 2026.

The ceremony featured a performance by Buddy Guy, who was born in 1936.

WHY:

The Oscars celebrate achievements in film, with this year's ceremony highlighting significant wins and performances.

HOW:

The ceremony was hosted by Conan O’Brien, who provided commentary and humor throughout the event.

The awards were presented in various categories, recognizing outstanding achievements in film and performance.

(UPDATED March 17, 2026 05:27 UTC)

The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where "One Battle After Another" took home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his role in "Sinners," while Jessie Buckley was awarded Best Actress for "Hamnet," and Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman and first Black winner of Best Cinematography. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony also featured performances by Barbra Streisand and Lionel Richie, and concluded with the Vanity Fair afterparty at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.