Oscars 2026 recap: See all the winners and best moments

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Last updated: Monday, March 16, 2026 10:04AM GMT
2026 Oscar winners' acceptance speeches
"One Battle After Another" has won the Best Picture Oscar at the 2026 Academy Awards.
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LOS ANGELES -- At the 2026 Oscars, the biggest and brightest stars from across Hollywood and the world of entertainment converged in Los Angeles to honor the most prestigious works of filmmaking delivered over the last year.

Scroll below to see how the night unfolded, and check out all coverage of the 98th Academy Awards here.

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Mar 15, 2026, 10:44 PM GMT

Kelly and Mark at the Oscars

The Oscars and 'Live with Kelly and Mark' come together on Monday morning at the famed Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in front of thousands of fans.

"Tonight is the calm before the storm," Kelly Ripa said on the red carpet Sunday night.

There will be tons of interviews with the night's biggest winners who speak with Kelly and Mark the minutes after they walk off the Oscars stage.

"Talking to people when they have just one an Academy Award is a really singular moment," Kelly said.

The couple and the crew barely sleep between the end of the Oscars and their show, and promise it will be a great show right out of the gate.

"Our open is pretty good this year," Mark added.

"Our open is epic," Kelly said. "And our music will be really spot on and incredible."

'Live's After the Oscars Show' lineup includes Worldwide superstar Wyclef Jean, who performs along with Oscar-nominated Andra Day.

Watch "Live With Kelly and Mark: After the Oscars," live from the Oscars stage in Hollywood on Monday at 9 a.m.

Kelly and Mark walked on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday.
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Mar 15, 2026, 10:51 PM GMT

Skarsgard says he'll wake up Monday a "happy man" regardless of Oscar win

Stellan Skarsgård said his role as Gustav in "Sentimental Value" was "one of the best roles I've ever had."

Stellan Skarsgard arrives on the 98th Oscars red carpet as Best Supporting Actor nominee for "Sentimental Value."

Skarsgård said no matter what happens at the Oscars, he'll wake up Monday a 'happy man.'

Skarsgård is nominated for best supporting actor.

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Mar 15, 2026, 10:44 PM GMT

Bill Pullman says he's honored to present an Oscar with his son

Bill Pullman said he's honored to present an award with his son and fellow actor, Lewis Pullman, at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Bill Pulmman walked on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday.

Bill said he was surprised when his son, who starred in "The Testament of Ann Lee" and "Thunderbolts*" last year, took up acting.

"He was a shy guy. He wasn't an exhibitionist... but he grew into it, and I couldn't be prouder," he said of Lewis.

The father and son duo will present the Oscar for best film editing.

Bill said the duo has had offers for more opportunities to work together on the big screen.

"We've had a few things come up. We had a great chance to do it last fall. We did a Space Balls sequel," he said.

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Mar 15, 2026, 10:27 PM GMT

Buckley says 'Hamnet' character helped her prepare for motherhood

Best actress nominee Jessie Buckley said portraying Agnes Shakespeare in "Hamnet" was a role that met her at the perfect time in her life and helped her prepare for motherhood.

Jessie Buckley arrives on the Oscars red carpet as a nominee for Best Actress for "Hamnet."

"Sometimes stories just meet you at a moment of your life. For me, at that time, I really wanted to become a mother, and I wasn't a mother, and I met this incredible force of nature who was both strong and tender, and she taught me the capacity of love a mother can have. I was changed after I got to live beside her and inside her," Buckley said of Agnes.

This is Buckley's second Oscar nomination. She said it's an honor to have so many loved ones from Ireland cheering her on.

"I don't take it for granted what this community is and what it means to celebrate each other. It's kind of overwhelming in some capacity to be here. You just never, ever, ever think when you're growing up that it's going to be a real thing," Buckley said.

"Hollywood was so exotic. Making a film was so exotic to me growing up. The fact that I am here with a film that I am so proud of, and to be so celebrated and celebrating all of the incredible art that was made this year. I feel so proud. I feel full of joy. I just can't wait to have a really great time," she continued.