Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” won best picture at the 98th Academy Awards, handing Hollywood’s top honor to a comic, multi-generational American saga of political resistance.

Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson won his first Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the film 'One Battle After Another' and dedicated the honour to his children during an emotional speech at the Academy Awards 2026, according to Deadline. Entertainment News | Paul Thomas Anderson Dedicates First Oscar Win to Children for 'One Battle After Another' at Academy Awards 2026.

‘One Battle After Another’ emerged as the big winner with six awards, followed by ‘Sinners’ winning in four categories

Paul Thomas Anderson has won the Oscar for best director for his work on "One Battle After Another."

This is PTA's fourth nomination for Best Director and his first Academy Award win in any category. 98th Academy Awards winners room results.

This is PTA's fourth nomination for Best Director and his first Academy Award win in any category. 98th Academy Awards winners room results.

‘Sinners’ took home Best Original Screenplay while ‘One Battle After Another’ won the award for Best Adapted Screenplay

Paul Thomas Anderson won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'One Battle After Another.'

Paul Thomas Anderson won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for 'One Battle After Another.'