What Happened
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Why It Matters
Jordan and Jessie Buckley won best actor and best actress.
Key Details
- Paul Thomas Anderson received best director.
- Cassandra Kulukundis won the Academy's first ever casting award.(Image credit: Kevin Winter)
Background Context
<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5377×3585+0+0/resize/5377×3585!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0d%2Fb9%2F3517a0ca4abf94d7eb8cf09e7fe2%2Fgettyimages-2266730446.jpg' alt='The cast and crew of One Battle After Another accept the Academy Award for best picture at the 2026 Oscars.'/>Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won best actor and best actress. Paul Thomas Anderson received best director. Cassandra Kulukundis won the Academy's first ever casting award.(Image credit: Kevin Winter)
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