ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER and SINNERS Win Big at 2026 Oscars

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Despite recent changes in ownership, Warner Bros. Discovery is thrilled with its success at the 2026 Oscars. The films One Battle After Another and Sinners collectively won ten awards, marking the first Academy Awards victories for both Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler.

Conan O’Brien, hosting again this year, kicked off the Oscars with a hilarious pre-recorded sketch where the cast of Weapons chased him through scenes from each Best Picture nominee. Conan and the pre-taped segments were highlights of the night, but the show’s sound and many of the presenter bits weren’t. Still, there were some memorable moments, including a fantastic reunion of the Bridesmaids cast and a surprising slip-up when Anna Wintour accidentally called Anne Hathaway “Emily.” The in memoriam segment was particularly touching, thankfully with more subdued music, and the show concluded with a moving tribute performance by Barbara Streisand honoring her friend, Robert Redford.

Warner Bros. dominated the 2026 Oscars, particularly with its two leading nominees. Sinners, with a record-breaking 16 nominations, won four awards. Ryan Coogler received his first Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and Michael B. Jordan was named Best Actor. Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first woman to win the Oscar for Cinematography, while Ludwig Göransson added a third Oscar to his collection.

Paul Thomas Anderson finally received major recognition at the Academy Awards, winning three Oscars after previously going home empty-handed. He was honored for both adapted screenplay and directing, and his film, One Battle After Another, capped off the night by winning Best Picture. Sean Penn also won a Supporting Actor Oscar – his third – though he didn’t attend the ceremony, prompting a playful jab from last year’s winner, Kieran Culkin. The film also earned Andy Jurgensen an award for best editing, and Cassandra Kulukundis made history by winning the very first Best Casting award.

The horror film Sinners wasn’t the only spooky movie celebrated at the 2026 Oscars. Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for her role as Aunt Gladys in Weapons, marking her first win after four decades since her initial nomination. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein received three awards for its production design, makeup and hair, and costumes. And the monster movie KPop Demon Hunters also enjoyed success, winning Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

Wow, what a night! Jessie Buckley absolutely killed it with her acceptance speech after winning Best Actress for Hamnet, and Joachim Trier was equally fantastic after Sentimental Value took home Best International Feature. It wasn’t just the drama, though! Even the sports fans and Avatar devotees had something to cheer about – Formula 1 snagged the award for best sound, and Avatar: Fire and Ash deservedly won for visual effects. But honestly, the biggest moment for me – and probably a lot of us – was seeing Grogu on stage! Having Sigourney Weaver and Pedro Pascal present together for the 2026 Oscars was amazing, and that Ghostbusters II nod? Genius!

Kumail Nanjiani, who presented the award for best live-action short, was praised for remaining calm and humorous when the Oscars resulted in a rare tie. Both “The Singers” and “Two People Exchanging Saliva” were declared winners, and Nanjiani skillfully explained the situation to the audience, ensuring both films received the recognition they deserved.

Ultimately, Warner Bros. Discovery was the big winner at the 2026 Oscars. After such a successful night, it seems even less likely that the company will be sold anytime soon.

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2026-03-16 17:34