The 98th Academy Awards were held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The film One Battle After Another dominated the ceremony, winning Best Picture and six awards overall.
Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) won Best Actor, while Jessie Buckley (One Battle After Another) won Best Actress, and Ryan Coogler took Best Director.
Other notable films included Sinners (4 awards) and Frankenstein (3 awards). The event highlighted strong competition, diversity in winners, and global engagement, with Priyanka Chopra Jonas representing India as a presenter.
