Los Angeles, Mar 16 (V7N) – The 98th Academy Awards, the most prestigious ceremony in world cinema, was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, United States. The final ceremony took place on Sunday night (March 15) local time, where winners in various categories were announced.

The event was hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien, who revealed the winners of the Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars.

Major Winners

  • Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan for Sinners
  • Best Actress: Jessie Buckley
  • Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn for One Battle After Another
  • Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan for Weapons
  • Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson
  • Best Picture: One Battle After Another

Screenplay & Animation

  • Best Original Screenplay: Sinners
  • Best Adapted Screenplay: One Battle After Another
  • Best Animated Feature Film: Kpop Demon Hunters
  • Best Animated Short Film: The Girl Who Cried Pearls

Technical & Music Categories

  • Best Costume Design: Frankenstein
  • Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Frankenstein
  • Best Production Design: Frankenstein
  • Best Editing: One Battle After Another
  • Best Visual Effects: Avatar: Fire and Ash
  • Best Original Song: “Golden” from Kpop Demon Hunters
  • Best Sound: F1
  • Best Cinematography: Sinners

Documentary & International Film

  • Best Documentary Feature: Mr. Nobody Against Putin
  • Best International Feature Film: Sentimental Value

This year’s ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements in filmmaking, with One Battle After Another emerging as the biggest winner of the night by securing multiple major awards, including Best Picture.

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