One Battle After Another

Conan O'Brien ended the Oscars with a pre-taped sketch parodying a scene from One Battle After Another, jokingly naming MrBeast as his successor as host. The bit re-created the film's final scene involving Sean Penn's character. O'Brien, hosting his second consecutive year, received praise for his performance.

March 15, 2026 Reported by AI

Backstage at the 2026 Oscars, after One Battle After Another won Best Picture, Best Director, and four other awards, Paul Thomas Anderson discussed the film's parallels to current events, its portrayal of racial politics, and the complexities of its characters.