Overview
- One Battle After Another won six Oscars, with Paul Thomas Anderson earning three after 11 prior attempts.
- Michael B. Jordan took best actor, becoming only the sixth Black performer to receive the award.
- Warner Bros. collected 12 trophies overall, including 10 shared by One Battle After Another and Sinners, with F1 adding to the haul.
- The ceremony drew criticism for a March 15 date and a three-hour, 44-minute runtime, reflecting concerns about the Oscars’ relevance.
- Best picture nominees covered a broad range from major box-office hits to arthouse, streaming and international titles.