The 98th Academy Awards didn’t just celebrate movies—it crowned craft, risk, and momentum. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another led the night with six Oscars, including Best Picture—and the ceremony introduced the first-ever Oscar for Casting, signaling how seriously the Academy now treats what happens before the camera rolls. 

Meanwhile, Sinners surged with major wins, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and a history-making Best Cinematography win for Autumn Durald Arkapaw. The show also paused for an emotional remembrance of artists lost in 2025, reminding everyone what the spotlight can’t stop: time. 

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Big nights matter most when they honor the people behind the frame—and push the craft forward.

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