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‘One Battle After Another’ took Best Picture at the 98th Oscars

Paul Thomas Anderson’s film led the night with six wins, including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, while ‘Sinners’ turned a record 16 nominations into four awards.

By Tolani Desk March 15, 2026 · 5 min read✓ Source checked
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Paul Thomas Anderson’s film led the night with six wins, including Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay, while ‘Sinners’ turned a record 16 nominations into four awards. The response moved quickly across social platforms, with audiences adding interpretations, jokes and debates.

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