Oscars latest: One Battle After Another takes top prize as Jessie Buckley and Michael B Jordan win gongs

Oscars 2026: One Battle After Another Dominates with Six Awards, as Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan Shine in Key Categories

The 2026 Academy Awards crowned One Battle After Another as the top-grossing film, with six accolades to its name. Notably, Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan, stars of Hamnet and Sinners respectively, captured the leading acting honors.

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The Definitive Winner

One Battle After Another emerged as the dominant force, claiming six awards, among them best picture and the directing honor for Paul Thomas Anderson. Yet the most compelling storytelling often unfolds beyond the stage, as arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer documented the red carpet action in Los Angeles.

Acting Triumphs

Jessie Buckley claimed best lead actress for her role in Hamnet, while Michael B. Jordan earned best lead actor for his work in Sinners. The film, depicting K-pop stars defending their fans against supernatural forces during performances, earned two Oscars—best animated feature and best original song.

Aftershow Moments

At the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, voice actors Ji-young Yoo, Ken Jeong, and May Hong joined vocalists Arden Cho, Rei Ami, and Kevin Woo in a collective photo op. The film’s directors, Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang, along with animator Radford Sechrist, celebrated among the larger group of attendees.

Behind the Scenes

Many stars took the opportunity to change out of their award ceremony garb before fronting the cameras at the afterparty. Michael B. Jordan arrived on the red carpet for the Vanity Fair event, where he gave his statuette a kiss for the cameras.

Stars and Style

Stars have continued to push the fashion envelope, including K-pop Demon Hunters singer Rei Ami, who stunned in a bold red statement piece. One Battle After Another star Chase Infiniti graced the Vanity Fair afterparty in a sleek black ensemble, while Rita Ora made an impression with an attention-grabbing black headpiece.

Notable Reunions

The A-list couple Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, stars of Marty Supreme, were among those who headed to the Vanity Fair afterparty. Singer Brandi Carlile and her wife Catherine Carlile also attended the ceremony together. What’s it like in the winners’ room at the Academy Awards?

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Kpop Demon Hunters’ Momentum

Kpop Demon Hunters continues to dominate, with no signs of slowing down. The Netflix phenomenon secured two Academy Awards last night—best animated feature and best original song—adding to its previous victories, such as two Golden Globes, two Critics’ Choice awards, and a historic Grammy win for a K-pop track.

South Korea celebrated the film’s Academy Awards success, with one publication calling it a ‘miracle’ that underscores Seoul’s expanding cultural reach globally. Co-director Maggie Kang, making her Oscar debut, expressed her gratitude, stating, ‘This win is for Korea and for Koreans everywhere. And for those of you who look like me, I’m sorry it took so long to see representation in a film like this. But now, future generations won’t