Oscars 2026 Winners Revealed: Michael B. Jordan Triumphs, Timothée Chalamet Misses Out
The 98th Academy Awards, held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, have concluded, leaving a trail of golden statues and notable surprises. Comedy legend Conan O'Brien returned to host the ceremony, delivering a memorable opening monologue that included subtle jabs at political figures and a nod to current events.
Record-Breaking Night for 'Sinners'
Ryan Coogler's vampire thriller Sinners led the pack, smashing the all-time Oscar record by securing an impressive 16 awards. This included the coveted Best Actor prize for Michael B. Jordan, whose performance was widely praised. The film faced stiff competition from other blockbusters such as One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value.
Notable Snubs and Highlights
In a surprising turn, Timothée Chalamet, nominated for Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme, was overlooked, with the award going to Jordan instead. The ceremony featured several standout moments, including:
- A rare split vote resulting in a draw in one category.
- Political commentary targeting former US President Donald Trump.
- A dynamic performance by the KPop group Demon Hunters.
- A heartwarming reunion of the cast from the 2012 comedy Bridesmaids.
Full List of Winners
Below is the complete list of winners from the Oscars 2026, with winners highlighted in bold for clarity:
Best Supporting Actress
Amy Madigan for Weapons
Best Animated Feature Film
Zootopia 2
Best Animated Short Film
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
Best Costume Design
Sinners
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Frankenstein
Best Casting
Sinners (Francine Maisler)
Best Live Action Short Film
Two People Exchanging Saliva
Best Supporting Actor
Delroy Lindo for Sinners
Best Adapted Screenplay
Hamnet
Best Original Screenplay
Sinners (Ryan Coogler)
Best Production Design
Sinners
Best Visual Effects
Sinners
Best Documentary Short Film
Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
Best Documentary Feature Film
The Alabama Solution
Best Original Score
Sinners
Best Sound
Sinners
Best Film Editing
Sinners
Best Cinematography
Sinners
Best International Feature Film
Sirât
Best Original Song
I Lied To You from Sinners
Best Director
Ryan Coogler for Sinners
Best Actor
Michael B. Jordan for Sinners
Best Actress
Jessie Buckley for Hamnet
Best Picture
Sinners
The Oscars 2026 will be remembered as a night where Sinners dominated the awards, Michael B. Jordan solidified his status as a leading actor, and Timothée Chalamet's snub sparked conversations among film enthusiasts worldwide.
