2026 Oscar Winners: Complete List and Key Takeaways from the 98th Academy Awards

By the Numbers: The Most-Nominated and Most-Awarded Films of 2026 Oscars

The nomination tally gave us our first clear look at which films the Academy celebrated most this year. Now that the envelopes have been opened, we know which contenders converted their nominations into gold.

The Nomination Leaders:

Leading the pack was the horror thriller "Sinners," which amassed a staggering 16 nominations—tying the all-time record held by All About Eve, Titanic, and La La Land—making it the undeniable technical and creative powerhouse heading into the night. Hot on its heels was the epic black comedy action thriller "One Battle After Another" with 13 nods, solidifying its status as a major heavyweight in the major categories.

A trio of films landed just behind with 9 nominations each: the gothic science fiction drama "Frankenstein," the exuberant sports drama "Marty Supreme," and the poignant family drama "Sentimental Value." Not to be overlooked, the literary adaptation "Hamnet" proved its strength with a robust 8 nominations.

The Winners Circle:

When the final statue was handed out, a different picture emerged—one of conversion rates and comeback stories.

🏆 One Battle After Another – 6 Oscars (from 13 nominations)

The night's biggest winner proved that quality trumps quantity, taking home Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and three additional trophies.

🏆 Sinners – 4 Oscars (from a record-tying 16 nominations)

Despite its historic nomination haul, the Ryan Coogler vampire epic converted four into wins, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Original Screenplay.

🏆 Frankenstein – 3 Oscars (from 9 nominations)

Del Toro's gothic masterpiece swept the craft categories, winning Production Design, Costume Design, and Makeup and Hairstyling—a perfect 3-for-3 in its nominated technical fields.

🏆 KPop Demon Hunters – 2 Oscars (from 2 nominations)

The animated sensation achieved a perfect conversion rate, winning both Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ("Golden").

This upper tier of films dominated the conversation—and the winner's circle—on March 15th, proving that while nominations reflect breadth of appreciation, wins tell the story of the night.

Multiple Oscar Winners and Nomination Tally

• Sinners: 16 --- Won 4 Oscars
• One Battle After Another: 13 --- Won 6 Oscars
• Frankenstein: 9 --- Won 3 Oscars
• Marty Supreme: 9
• Sentimental Value: 9 --- Won 1 Oscar
• Hamnet: 8 --- Won 1 Oscar
• Bugonia: 4
• F1 The Movie: 4 --- Won 1 Oscar
• The Secret Agent: 4
• Train Dreams: 4
• Avatar: Fire and Ash: 2 --- Won 1 Oscar
• Blue Moon: 2
• It Was Just an Accident: 2
• KPop Demon Hunters: 2 --- Won 2 Oscar
• Sirāt: 2

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Other major films that didn’t get any Oscars nominations:

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