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Oscars 2026 recap: The biggest winners and best moments

PHOTO: Jessie Buckley, Oscar winner for Best Actress in a Leading Role for 'Hamnet,' poses with Michael B. Jordan, Oscar winner for Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'Sinners' at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Backstage with Oscars’ biggest winners
By Mason Leib, Angeline Jane Bernabe, Emily Shapiro, Katie Kindelan
Last Updated: March 16, 2026, 2:19 AM

The biggest and brightest stars from across Hollywood and the world of entertainment gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 98th Academy Awards.

"One Battle After Another" won the Oscar for best picture, while Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan took home the Academy Awards for leading actress and leading actor. "One Battle After Another" won six total Oscars -- including best picture -- out of 13 nominations.

Scroll below to see how the night unfolded.


Mar 16, 2026 2:19 AM

Stars celebrate in the audience

Behind-the-scenes photos show celebrities enjoying their night out at the Oscars, from a selfie with Kate Hudson, Demi Moore, and Emma Stone, to Chase Infiniti catching up with co-star Teyana Taylor.

PHOTO: Danny Fujikawa takes a selfie with Kate Hudson, Demi Moore, Emma Stone and Dave McCary at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Danny Fujikawa takes a selfie with Kate Hudson, Demi Moore, Emma Stone and Dave McCary at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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PHOTO: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, and Kate Hudson at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, and Kate Hudson at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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PHOTO: Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti speak at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti speak at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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PHOTO: Emma Stone and Jessie Buckley talk at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Emma Stone and Jessie Buckley talk at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Mar 16, 2026 2:17 AM

'Golden' wins Academy Award for best original song

"Golden" from the film "KPop Demon Hunters" won the Oscar for best original song.

The song's music and lyrics were written by EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo and Teddy Park.

“This award is not about success. It's about resilience,” EJAE said in her acceptance speech.

PHOTO: Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna performs on stage at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna performs on stage at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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This marks the first time a K-Pop song has won the category.

Other nominees in the category included "Dear Me" ("Diane Warren: Relentless," music and lyrics by Diane Warren); "I Lied to You" ("Sinners," music and lyrics by Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson), "Sweet Dreams of Joy" ("Viva Verdi!" with music and lyrics by Nicholas Pike); and "Train Dreams" ("Train Dreams," with music by Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner and lyrics by Nick Cave).


Mar 16, 2026 2:06 AM

'Sentimental Value' wins for best international feature film

"Sentimental Value" (Norway) won the Oscar for best international feature film.

Other nominees in the category were "The Secret Agent" (Brazil), "It Was Just an Accident" (France), "Sirât" (Spain) and "The Voice of Hind Rajab" (Tunisia).



Mar 16, 2026 2:02 AM

Huntr/x performs 'Golden'

EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami -- the singing voices behind the fictional K-pop group Huntr/x -- took the Oscars stage and performed the Oscar-nominated hit song "Golden" from their film "KPop Demon Hunters."

PHOTO: Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna performs on stage at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna performs on stage at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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PHOTO: Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna performs on stage at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna performs on stage at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
Kevin Winter/Getty Images

"KPop Demon Hunters" won the Oscar for best animated feature earlier in the evening, while "Golden" is still up for best original song.

"Golden" is the first K-pop song to ever be nominated for best original song.

Other songs nominated in the best original song category tonight include "Dear Me" from "Diane Warren: Relentless," "I Lied to You" from "Sinners," "Sweet Dreams of Joy" from "Viva Verdi!" and "Train Dreams" from "Train Dreams."


Mar 15, 2026 11:40 PM

'The Girl Who Cried Pearls' wins Oscar for best animated short film

"The Girl Who Cried Pearls" won the Academy Award for best animated short film.

PHOTO: Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski accept the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for "The Girl Who Cried Pearls" at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski accept the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for "The Girl Who Cried Pearls" at the 98th Academy Awards, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Other nominees in the category were "Butterfly," "Forevergreen," "Retirement Plan" and "The Three Sisters."


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