The 98th Academy Awards turned out to be a spectacular celebration of global cinema, with One Battle After Another emerging as the biggest winner of the night. The film secured six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for acclaimed filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.
The ceremony took place at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing together some of the biggest names in the global film industry.
Major Winners of the Night
- Alongside the dominance of One Battle After Another, several other films also made a strong impact.
- The film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, won four awards, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
- Meanwhile, Frankenstein secured three Oscars, particularly in technical categories such as costume design and makeup.
- In the acting categories, Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her powerful performance in Hamnet.
- Amy Madigan received the Best Supporting Actress award for Weapons, while Sean Penn won Best Supporting Actor for his role in One Battle After Another.
Strong Presence of Music and Animation
- Music and animation also played a major role at the ceremony. The animated film KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for the track Golden.
- Another animated success was The Girl Who Cried Pearls, which won Best Animated Short Film.
- In the music category, composer Ludwig Göransson won Best Original Score for Sinners.
Historic and Technical Achievements
- The ceremony also recognised technical excellence across filmmaking. Avatar: Fire and Ash won Best Visual Effects, while the racing drama F1 received the award for Best Sound.
- A historic moment occurred when the Academy introduced the Best Casting category for the first time. Casting director Cassandra Kulukundis won the inaugural award for One Battle After Another.
Memorable Moments and Global Representation
- The ceremony was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, whose opening monologue blended humour with commentary on politics and global issues.
- Indian representation also attracted attention on the red carpet, as Priyanka Chopra appeared in a striking white gown and later presented an award alongside Javier Bardem.
- In another notable win, the Norwegian film Sentimental Value received the Best International Feature Film award.
A Night of Cinema and Celebration
- With six awards, One Battle After Another became one of the most successful films in Oscars history, joining the list of movies that have won six or more Academy Awards in a single ceremony.
- The 98th Academy Awards celebrated storytelling, artistic innovation, and global representation, delivering a memorable night filled with historic wins, emotional speeches, and spectacular performances.