The 2026 Oscars ceremony was a night to remember, with several historic moments that will be etched in the memories of film enthusiasts for years to come. One Battle After Another took home the top prize for best picture, while Sinners also won big, capping off an outstanding awards season.
The night’s first musical number was a recreation of an extraordinary scene from the vampire horror flick Sinners, which traced the history of Black music from West Africa to the Delta Blues to hip-hop. Actor Miles Caton led other castmates in the rendition of I Lied to You, joined by other A-list performers such as ballerina Misty Copeland, who danced despite recently undergoing a hip replacement.
Oscars Make History with K-Pop
Later on, the three singers from the fictional girl group HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters belted out a rendition of Golden, which then took home the prize for best original song, becoming the first K-pop song to win the category. This historic win is a testament to the growing influence of K-pop on the global music scene, with many K-pop fans taking to social media to celebrate the milestone.
Powerful Speeches and Performances
In his speech, filmmaker Joachim Trier paraphrased African American author James Baldwin, saying that all adults are responsible for all children. Top winner Paul Thomas Anderson also made a powerful statement, saying that he made One Battle After Another as an apology to his kids for the state of the world they are inheriting. A lengthy In Memoriam segment was also given ample airtime, with a heartfelt tribute delivered by Billy Crystal to his late friend and collaborator Rob Reiner.
The ceremony also saw a number of other notable performances, including a rendition of The Way We Were by Barbra Streisand, who sang in tribute to her late co-star Robert Redford. The night’s winners included:
- One Battle After Another: best picture
- Sinners: multiple awards
- Golden: best original song
- Sentimental Value: best international film
The 2026 Oscars ceremony was a night to remember, with many historic moments that will be remembered for years to come. With its diverse range of winners and performances, the ceremony was a true celebration of the power of film to bring people together and inspire positive change.</p)
