Oscars 2026: Live-Action Short Tie, First Casting Award for One Battle After Another, Frankenstein Takes Two
Live updates from the 98th Academy Awards note Sean Penn’s Best Supporting Actor win for One Battle After Another, despite not attending; a rare tie occurs in the Live-Action Short category between The Singer and Two People Exchanging Saliva. One Battle After Another claims the first-ever Best Casting award for Cassandra Kulukundis. Frankenstein wins in Costume Design and Hair/Makeup, while Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters takes Best Animated Feature and Amy Madigan earns Best Supporting Actress for Weapons. Conan O’Brien hosts, with red-carpet moments and snacking bits punctuating the night.
