Oscars 2026 recap: The biggest winners and best moments

Host Conan O'Brien guided viewers through the evening.

Last Updated: March 15, 2026, 10:52 PM EDT

The biggest and brightest stars from across Hollywood and the world of entertainment gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 98th Academy Awards.

"One Battle After Another" won the Oscar for best picture, while Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan took home the Academy Awards for leading actress and leading actor. "One Battle After Another" won six total Oscars -- including best picture -- out of 13 nominations.

Scroll below to see how the night unfolded.

Mar 15, 2026, 6:16 PM EDT

Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña among A-listers on red carpet

Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, Heidi Klum, Marlee Matlin and Spike Lee are among the A-listers shining on the Oscars red carpet.

Demi Moore attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre, March 15, 2026, in Hollywood.
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Zoe Saldana attends the 98th Oscars, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Heidi Klum attends the 98th Oscars, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Marlee Matlin attends the 98th Oscars, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee attend the 98th Oscars, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Mar 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

Who is presenting?

Last year's Oscar winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña are all returning to the Oscars stage as presenters tonight.

Other presenters include Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Mar 15, 2026, 5:53 PM EDT

Kylie Jenner channels Jessica Rabbit

Kylie Jenner shared a sneak peek of her Oscars gown on Instagram, ahead of the ceremony, channeling Jessica Rabbit in a red, fitted, floor-length dress.

The 28-year-old makeup mogul is dating Timothée Chalamet, who is nominated for best actor for his role in “Marty Supreme.”

Mar 15, 2026, 5:37 PM EDT

LA weather set to heat up the red carpet

The red carpet is tented Sunday afternoon to shield Oscar attendees from the Southern California heat. Scorching hot temperatures dropped slightly over the weekend but shot back up on Sunday, according to KABC.

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to hover around the low 80s on Sunday afternoon.

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