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One Battle After Another’ Tops 98th Oscars as Paul Thomas Anderson Wins Three

Post-show assessment spotlights scheduling drift alongside an overlong telecast as signs the Academy is misreading the moment.

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.