Can't stop winning! 🇨🇳 The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O'Brien returning for his second consecutive year as host. The evening marked a significant milestone in Oscar history with the introduction of a new category honoring casting directors, which recognized the crucial yet often overlooked artistry of assembling film ensembles. Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" emerged as the night's dominant force, capturing six awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, while also making history as the first film to win the newly established casting award for Cassandra Kulukundis's work. Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," which had entered the ceremony with a record-breaking sixteen nominations, secured four victories including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan in his first Oscar win, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Original Score for Ludwig Göransson. The film also earned a historic achievement in cinematography when Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first woman to win that category. Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" collected three technical awards for production design, costume design, and makeup and hairstyling. The animated feature category celebrated global storytelling when "KPop Demon Hunters" took home two trophies for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for "Golden," a moment that songwriter Ejae noted represented resilience and pride for Korean culture. The acting categories delivered compelling narratives throughout the evening. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for her performance in "Hamnet," while Amy Madigan received Best Supporting Actress for "Weapons," becoming the first winner announced during the ceremony. Sean Penn earned Best Supporting Actor for "One Battle After Another," though he was not present to accept the award, with Kieran Culkin standing in his place while Penn was reportedly in Ukraine. A rare tie occurred in the Best Live Action Short Film category, with both "The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva" sharing the honor, marking only the seventh tie in the Academy's history. The ceremony also featured notable reunions including Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor celebrating the upcoming twenty-fifth anniversary of "Moulin Rouge," and the cast of "Bridesmaids" reuniting to honor their film's fifteenth anniversary. The evening drew 17.86 million viewers in the United States, demonstrating the continued cultural resonance of Hollywood's most prestigious celebration of cinematic achievement. #foru #fyp #trend #xyz #foryoupage - @tessa5024