The 98th Academy Awards took place on 15 March 2026, recognising films released in 2025. Keeping the ceremony year distinct from the film year makes the results easier to search and compare.
The Academy’s official ceremony record is the full reference. The selection below is not a claim to reproduce every category, speech or broadcast moment.
Selected results
Best Picture: One Battle after Another. Directing: Paul Thomas Anderson for the same film. Actor in a Leading Role: Michael B. Jordan for Sinners. Actress in a Leading Role: Jessie Buckley for Hamnet. Supporting Actor: Sean Penn for One Battle after Another. Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan for Weapons.
These are category results, not a single overall ranking of all films and performances. The official record identifies nominees and credited recipients in each category.
Read the award and recipient together
An acting award recognises a performance, while Best Picture names credited producers. A film’s win in one category does not mean it won every category for which it was nominated. Avoid attaching an actor’s name to a production award simply because they are the most visible person in the film.
Our Best Picture article explains that distinction. The Michael B. Jordan article focuses on the performance award and film context.
Keep factual results separate from opinion
Calling a result deserved, surprising or a snub is an interpretation. It needs an identifiable argument or a dated prediction to compare with the outcome. Our surprises and snubs guide explains how to discuss those judgements without inventing consensus or private voting motives.
Do not create acceptance-speech quotations from memory. Use the official video or transcript for a specific claim and keep any quotation accurate and brief.
Use the list as a starting point for viewing
Check current legal availability in your location before choosing a film or subscription. A 2026 awards page does not establish today’s streaming rights. For visual presentation beyond the films, see our red-carpet fashion guide.
A concise results page is most useful when its selection is explicit and its source is easy to follow. Readers can then explore the complete record without mistaking a partial overview for an exhaustive list.
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