Oscars 2026: One Battle After Another Dominates

0:00On March 16th, the 2026 Academy Awards are underway live from Hollywood, with several big categories already wrapped up. Amy Madigan took home best supporting actors for weapons, while Sean Penn won best supporting actor for one battle after another. In animation, K-Pop Demon Hunters claimed best animated feature, and the girl who cried pearls won for best animated short. Meanwhile, technical awards went to strong contenders like Frankenstein, which swept best costume design by Kate Hawley and best makeup and hair styling. One battle after another also grabbed best casting for Cassandra Kulukundis and best adapted screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson. Over an original screenplay, Ryan Kugler's sinners came out on top. Fans and critics are buzzing about these early results, especially since one battle after another is racking up wins across the board. Paul Thomas Anderson finally snagged his first Oscar after years of nominations, marking a huge milestone.

1:00Joint winners in best live action short, the singers and two people exchanging saliva, added some surprise to the night. More categories are still pending, including best production design, visual effects, and the major acting races like best actor and actress. nominees such as Timothy Chalamet and Marty Supreme and Emma Stone and Bugonia are waiting in the wings along with best picture hopefuls from Frankenstein to sinners. As the ceremony heats up, eyes are on whether one battle after another can keep its momentum into the top prizes, keeping everyone glued to the live. Action!