“One Battle After Another” was the big winner at the 2026 Academy Awards, picking up six Oscars , with “Sinners” close behind with four — making it a huge night for Warner Bros., the studio behind both films. But it was also a big night for Variety , the authoritative media outlet covering all things Oscar, from the stars and the wins to the filmmaking talent that took home gold at the ceremony Sunday evening. Some of the the night’s biggest winners were featured in Variety ‘s signature Actors