Oscars 2026: Historic Wins & Emotional Moments

0:00From Durham, this is your March 16th update. The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15th, 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien. Paul Thomas Anderson's film One Battle After Another dominated with six Oscars, including Best Picture, Directing, Editing, Adapted Screenplay, Supporting Actor for Sean Penn, and Casting. Michael B. Jordan also won Best Actor for his role in Centers. Others had another big night with cinematographer. Autumn Derrald Archipal, making history as the first woman and first person of color to win Best. Cinematography. K. Pop Demon Hunter's Bro Ground 2, taking Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for Golden, marking milestones for South Korean creators in, those categories. The in-memorium segment honored legends like Rob Reiner, Robert Redford, and Diane Keaton, both tributes from Billy Crystal, Rachel McAdams, and Barbara Streisand, drawing strong applause from the crowd.

1:01An emotional highlight came from the Best Documentary Short Winner, all the empty rooms, where a mother from the Yvall Day shooting spoke about her. Daughters preserved bedroom to spotlight gun violence. A rare tie occurred for Best Live Action Short Film between the singers and two people exchanging saliva, the first in over a decade. Some reunions included the bridesmaid's cast, presenting together, and Anne Hathaway, with Anna Windtour nodding to, the devil wears Prada. Conan O'Brien kicked things off with a chase sketch inspired by weapons, dashing through the theater chased by kids, setting a lively tone for the evening surprises like Grogu from Star Wars, mingling in the audience. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Some chase piece, I put my head in it, S-O-L-L-I, solelypillo.com.