"One Battle After Another" Wins Over the Oscars and the Audience
And the Oscar goes to… Paul Thomas Anderson ’s “ One Battle After Another ” struck audiences with strong storytelling, intense action, and relatability within these unpredictable times, winning a grand total of six awards Sunday, March 15, at the 98th Oscars awards. This is Anderon’s first time winning an Oscar after going 28 years with many nominations but no wins. Anderson, 55, snagged awards for best adapted screenplay, an achievement in film editing, and, most notable of all, best picture winner, closing out the night. Actor Sean Penn , a no-show at the ceremony, won best performance by an actor in a supporting role. Cassandra Kulukundis , the film’s casting director, took home an achievement award in casting. With large titles such as " Frankenstein ," " Sinners ," and " Hamnet ," “One Battle After Another” proved to dominate the 2026 Oscars with its originality and spirit. “What a night!” Anderson said. “You guys, let’s have a martini.” He pr...