The 2026 Oscar Ceremony
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, culminated with 'One Battle After Another' being named Best Picture. The film is an adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel 'Vineland'. For Ukrainian viewers, the broadcast began on March 16 at 01:00 Kyiv time.
'One Battle After Another' was a major contender, securing a total of 12 Oscar nominations, including:
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Best Original Score
- Best Cinematography
- Best Film Editing
- Best Casting
- Best Production Design
- Best Sound
The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio in the lead role of Pat Kelhun.
Globally, the event was broadcast by ABC and streamed on Hulu, while in Ukraine, the exclusive broadcaster was the Suspilne Kultura channel. For the second consecutive year, the ceremony was hosted by American comedian and television personality Conan O'Brien.
Best Picture Nominees
The other films vying for the top prize this year were:
- 'Frankenstein'
- 'Hamnet'
- 'Train of Dreams'
- 'The Secret Agent'
- 'Sentimental Value'
- 'Sinners'
- 'Bougonia'
- 'Marty Supreme. The Genius of Combinations'
- 'F1'
In another notable nomination, the film 'Unbreakable' was recognized in the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category; it features a cameo by Ukrainian champion boxer Oleksandr Usyk.
The Oscars ceremony remains a landmark event in the film industry, celebrating its highest artistic and technical achievements.
The selection of 'One Battle After Another' as Best Picture highlights a continued appreciation for ambitious literary adaptations and complex narratives that tackle social themes. The broad range of nominated films, from 'Unbreakable' to the other contenders, underscores the diverse genres and storytelling styles honored at this year's ceremony. The win is particularly significant given Pynchon's reputation for challenging source material, suggesting the film successfully translated his dense prose to the screen.