The 2026 Oscars ceremony celebrated the achievements of various films, with Amy Madigan winning the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Weapons. This marked Madigan’s first Oscar win at the age of 75, portraying Aunt Gladys in the horror film.
In a historic moment, the first-ever Oscar for Best Casting was presented to Cassandra Kulukundis for her work on One Battle After Another. This category had not been previously recognized at the Oscars despite the event being in its 98th edition.
The standout film of the night was Sinners, a horror movie starring Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as 1930s twins Smoke and Stack. The film set a new record with 16 nominations, surpassing the previous record held by La La Land, Titanic, and All About Eve.
One Battle After Another and its director, Paul Thomas Anderson, were also poised for success, with high expectations for Best Picture and Best Director wins. Additionally, Jessie Buckley was anticipated to have a successful night, having received acclaim in preceding award ceremonies for her performance in Hamnet.
While Timothee Chalamet was initially favored to win Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme, his chances were diminished following controversial remarks he made about opera and ballet. This stirred online controversy and may have impacted his likelihood of winning the award.