Hollywood star, Michael B. Jordan, won the Oscar for Best Actor at the 98th Academy Awards for his riveting dual performance as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler.
Set in 1930s Mississippi, the film follows the brothers as they return home to start a juke joint only to confront a terrifying supernatural threat.
Jordan described the win as a major milestone in his career and delivered an emotional speech thanking his family, collaborators and fans, while also honouring pioneering Black actors who paved the way in Hollywood.
The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and was hosted by Conan O’Brien.
Films like One Battle After Another and Sinners dominated the night, winning multiple awards across acting, directing, writing, music, technical and international categories.
Full List of 2026 Oscar Winners (98th Academy Awards)
Best Picture
• One Battle After Another — Best Picture (WINNER)
Best Director
• Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another (WINNER)
Best Actor
• Michael B. Jordan — Sinners (WINNER)
Best Actress
• Jessie Buckley — Hamnet (WINNER)
Best Supporting Actor
• Sean Penn — One Battle After Another (WINNER)
Best Supporting Actress
• Amy Madigan — Weapons (WINNER)
Best Original Screenplay
• Sinners — Ryan Coogler (WINNER)
Best Adapted Screenplay
• One Battle After Another — Paul Thomas Anderson (WINNER)
Best International Feature Film
• Sentimental Value (Norway) (WINNER)
Best Animated Feature Film
• KPop Demon Hunters (WINNER)
Best Documentary Feature
• Mr. Nobody Against Putin (WINNER)
Best Animated Short Film
• The Girl Who Cried Pearls (WINNER)
Best Documentary Short Film
• All the Empty Rooms (WINNER)
Best Cinematography
• Sinners — Autumn Durald Arkapaw (WINNER)
Best Film Editing
• One Battle After Another — Andy Jurgensen (WINNER)
Best Production Design
• Frankenstein (WINNER)
Best Costume Design
• Frankenstein (WINNER)
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
• Frankenstein (WINNER)
Best Original Score
• Sinners — Ludwig Göransson (WINNER)
Best Original Song
• “Golden” — KPop Demon Hunters (WINNER)
Best Sound
• F1 (WINNER)
Best Visual Effects
• Avatar: Fire and Ash (WINNER)
Best Casting (First Ever Award in This Category)
• One Battle After Another — Cassandra Kulukundis (WINNER)
Best Live Action Short Film
• The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva (TIE — WINNERS)
