Nine subjects from Variety's Actors on Actors series, covers, podcasts and other features took home Oscars at the 2026 Academy Awards. 'One Battle After Another' led with six wins, while 'Sinners' secured four, marking a strong night for Warner Bros. The ceremony occurred Sunday evening.
The 2026 Academy Awards celebrated achievements in film, with 'One Battle After Another' emerging as the big winner, claiming six Oscars. 'Sinners' followed closely with four awards, highlighting a successful evening for Warner Bros., the studio producing both films. Published on March 16, 2026, Variety noted that nine of the night's prominent winners had been featured in its signature content, including the Actors on Actors series, Awards Circuit podcast, magazine covers and Inside the Frame video series. Among them were Michael B. Jordan, who won best actor for 'Sinners', and Jessie Buckley, best actress for 'Hamnet'. Sean Penn received best supporting actor for 'One Battle After Another'. Other wins included best production design, best costume design and best makeup and hairstyling for 'Frankenstein'; best song for 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters'; and best sound for 'F1'. Additional honorees featured by Variety comprised Amy Madigan for best supporting actress in 'Weapons', Ryan Coogler for best original screenplay for 'Sinners', and Autumn Durald Arkapaw for best cinematography on 'Sinners'. Specific interviews highlighted included Michael B. Jordan reuniting with Jesse Plemons to discuss 'Sinners', Jessie Buckley with Colin Farrell on 'Hamnet', and Sean Penn with Julia Roberts on industry topics. These victories underscore Variety's coverage of Oscar contenders through in-depth conversations with the talent.
