From Michael B. Jordan’s win to an unforgettable, star-studded performance of the “Sinners” juke joint hit, “I Lied To You.”

Ryan Coogler was wrongfully detained in January 2022, after being mistaken for a robber at a Bank of America branch in Atlanta, Georgia.

"Sinners" was the movie to beat at the Oscars with a historic 16 nominations, but the film's losses in top categories aren't sitting well with fans.

The Bay Area was among the biggest winners at the 98th Academy Awards as Oakland's Ryan Coogler and his cinematographer, Danville-raised Autumn Durald Arkapaw, made Oscars history.

Also at the Dolby Theatre, Amy Madigan wins best supporting actress for her role in Weapons and KPop Demon Hunters takes best animated feature.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Ryan Coogler accepts the Writing (Original Screenplay) award for "Sinners" onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Oscars 2026: Filmmaker Ryan Coogler won his first Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners. The film began as an ambitious script he pitched to studios two years ago,

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” has been crowned best picture at the 98th Academy Awards. Jessie Buckley won best actress and Michael B.

Read highlights of the 98th Academy Awards. The movie awards season finally came to a close Sunday night, with the 98th edition of the Academy Awards, which took place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood.