One Battle After Another Sweeps Oscars 2026 With Six Wins as Jordan and Buckley Take Top Acting Honours
Paul Thomas Anderson Pynchon adaptation dominates the 98th Academy Awards while stars use the stage to call for end to Iran war
Anderson big-budget comedy thriller inspired by Thomas Pynchon Vineland also won adapted screenplay editing supporting actor for Sean Penn and the first-ever Oscar for casting. Jordan Sinners scored four awards total. Netflix had a strong showing with Frankenstein taking three technical awards and KPop Demon Hunters winning two including best animated feature and best original song. Multiple actors and filmmakers used their stage time to speak out against the war in Iran and Gaza drawing sustained applause and turning Hollywood biggest night into a pointed rebuke of current foreign policy.
Analysis
Why This Matters
The Oscars rarely move markets but this year ceremony reflected the depth of feeling about the Iran war. Anderson win caps a remarkable career and the casting Oscar is a genuine milestone.
What to Watch
The political statements will likely face backlash from the administration. The FCC has already been active on threatening broadcasters over anti-war content.