Highlights from the 98th Academy Awards: Winners and Celebrations

The 98th Academy Awards celebrated the best in film, with Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor for 'Sinners' and Jessie Buckley taking home Best Actress for 'Hamnet'. The event, held at the iconic Dolby Theatre, showcased outstanding performances from 2025, with Priyanka Chopra representing India as a presenter. Discover more about the winners and highlights from this prestigious night in Hollywood.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 16, 2026, 08:29 IST

Celebrating Excellence in Film at the Oscars

The film industry has come together for its most prestigious event, the 98th Academy Awards, held at the renowned Dolby Theatre. This annual ceremony celebrates the exceptional films and performances from the past year, specifically those released in 2025. Among the most eagerly anticipated awards are Best Actor and Best Actress, where renowned talents vie for one of the industry's highest honors. Notably, Priyanka Chopra represented India as one of the presenters at the event.

Best Actor Award Winner

This year's competition for Best Actor showcased remarkable talents, including Timothée Chalamet for 'Marty Supreme', Leonardo DiCaprio for 'One Battle After Another', Ethan Hawke for 'Blue Moon', Michael B. Jordan for 'Sinners', and Wagner Moura for 'The Secret Agent'. The coveted award went to Michael B. Jordan for his role in 'Sinners'.

Best Actress Award Winner

In the Best Actress category, a formidable group of actresses competed, featuring Jessie Buckley for 'Hamnet', Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Renate Reinsve, and Emma Stone. With such intense competition and standout performances, this category was one of the highlights of the evening. Ultimately, Jessie Buckley took home the award for her performance in 'Hamnet'.