'One Battle After Another' wins best picture at 2026 Oscars

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“One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s political epic, took home the award for best picture at Sunday night’s Oscars, edging out “Sinners,” which gained considerable momentum late in the game, in a tight and dramatic race to the finish line.Entering the night with 13 nominations, the film had been an early favorite after sweeping most of the major industry prizes, including the PGA Award — a key bellwether in this category.But “Sinners” picked up steam after claiming top prizes for “Sinners” star Michael B.

Jordan, as well as the film’s ensemble cast, at the recent Actor Awards and created a tense run-up to the Oscars.It all made for an unpredictable moment for the Oscars’ main category, even as Warner Bros., the studio behind both movies, stood to have a rare and enviable night whatever the outcome — while in the midst of a takeover deal that could rock the industry.

Awards Michael B.Jordan and Jessie Buckley won top acting prizes; “One Battle After Another” bests “Sinners” for Oscars gold.

Catch up on the winners, the fashion and what happened at the show — and after.As “One Battle After Another” was announced for best picture by Nicole Kidman, the room erupted into a standing ovation and Anderson quickly embraced his longtime partner, comedian Maya Rudolph, who held onto his directing award.Chase Infiniti jumped and audibly screamed onstage as the actors and filmmakers embraced and celebrated the final win of the night.Teyana Taylor looked tearful as Anderson accepted the award for his 10th film alongside fellow producer Sara Murphy (and in memory of the late Adam Somner).“My heart is exploding in gratitude.

...Thank you to my family, I’m grateful,” Murphy said, turning to Anderson.

“Paulie!”Anderson was beaming and breathless as he held the award, joined by lead actor Leonardo DiCaprio and the re...