Michael B. Jordan just won Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars, adding another major award to his already impressive career.
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards, held at Beverly Hilton, reaffirmed predictions for the upcoming Oscars. Nine of the last ten DGA winners have gone on to win Best Director at the Oscars. The event also highlighted industry challenges, with new DGA president Christopher Nolan addressing declining employment for filmmakers amid a stable entertainment market.
Brazilian director Kleber Mendonça Filho’s new film, 'The Secret Agent,' set in Recife in 1977, highlights the importance of public funding for diversity in cinema. The film explores themes of memory loss during Brazil’s military dictatorship, with Wagner Moura starring. It is currently playing in Mexico City theaters.
The 98th Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, with 'Sinners' setting a record with 16 nominations and a new Best Casting category introduced. Host Conan O'Brien returned amid heightened security due to global tensions, including the Iran war backdrop. Major films and industry changes marked the event.
On March 15, 2026, the 98th Academy Awards honored films from 2025. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for "Sinners," which led with a record 16 nominations. Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" won Best Picture and six Oscars. Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for "Hamnet," and Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history as the first female cinematography Oscar winner. The ceremony featured political moments, including Javier Bardem's pro-Palestinian statement, and introduced a new casting award.
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket saw betting spikes on Oscar winners before the ceremony, suggesting some gamblers may have had early insights. Shifts in odds occurred for categories including Best Actor and Supporting Actress, with notable changes just hours before the awards.
Multiple high-profile movies are shaping the upcoming entertainment landscape. Christopher Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey' is shot entirely in IMAX and set for July. Meanwhile, studios are emphasizing theatrical releases, with new footage from Spider-Man: Brand New Day and a political drama about the 1986 Reykjavik Summit. Industry challenges persist, but major films are still being prioritized.