The biggest moments from the 98th Academy Awards

The biggest moments from the 98th Academy Awards #breakingnews #oscars #entertainment #hollywood The 2026 Oscars delivered major wins, surprise moments and plenty of viral highlights. While Sinners led the nominations heading into Hollywood’s biggest night, it was One Battle After Another that dominated the Academy Awards, taking home six Oscars from 13 nominations – including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. Sinners still had a huge night, with Michael B. Jordan earning a standing ovation as he won Best Actor for his powerful performance. The film also picked up several other awards, cementing its place as one of the night’s biggest contenders. Elsewhere, Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet, while Frankenstein took home three awards and K-Pop Demon Hunters grabbed two – including a memorable moment with a high-energy performance of Best Original Song nominee “Golden”. The ceremony was packed with unforgettable moments: Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman reunited to present Best Picture with a nostalgic nod to Moulin Rouge!, Conan O’Brien delivered a sharp and controversial opening monologue, and Javier Bardem sparked applause after going off-script with a political message on stage. There were emotional tributes, historic wins – including the first woman to win Best Cinematography – and even a rare tie in one category, making the 2026 Academy Awards one of the most talked-about ceremonies in years. Here’s everything you need to know from the biggest night in Hollywood. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect With news.com.au Online ► [https://www.news.com.au] https://bit.ly/3WC8hOP ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Follow Us: Facebook ► [  / news.com.au  ] Instagram ► [https://www.instagram.com/newscomauhq...] TikTok ► [@news.com.au] X ► [  / newscomauhq  ] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel For The Very Latest News From Australia And Around The World: ► [   / @newscomauhq  ] ► [   / @newscomauhq  ] ► [   / @newscomauhq  ] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬