Every Oscars 2026 Record, First, & Landmark

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An Academy Award is the ultimate symbol of success in Hollywood, and each year brings new and impressive achievements. While it’s exciting when a film receives many nominations – like Sinners did recently, setting a new record – the real honor comes from actually winning the Oscar statue.

Keep up with MovieWeb’s active list of Oscar winners, updated live as each category is presented!

Amy Madigan Sets Record for Longest Gap Between First Nomination & First Win


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Amy Madigan recently won her first Academy Award for her performance in “Weapons.” This win is notable because it represents the longest time ever between a first Oscar nomination and a first win – a full 40 years. She was first nominated for an award after the 1985 film Twice in a Lifetime, and now receives the award for Best Supporting Actress.

Cassandra Kulukundis Wins the First Academy Award for Achievement in Casting

Cassandra Kulukundis made history in 2024 by winning the first-ever Academy Award for casting. She earned the honor for her work on Paul Thomas Anderson’s film, One Battle After Another. The award for casting was a new category added to the Oscars this year, making Kulukundis the inaugural winner.

Beyond Leonardo DiCaprio’s reliably excellent acting, the movie boasts a truly impressive cast. The film is full of talented actors, and director Paul Thomas Anderson has a knack for getting amazing performances from everyone. Chase Infiniti, in particular, shines as the film’s breakout star and is arguably the director’s biggest success in this movie. Experienced actors like Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Wood Harris, and Kevin Tighe, among others, all deliver strong performances thanks to the inspired casting choices.

The Seventh Tie in Academy Awards History

The Academy Awards saw a rare tie this year in the Best Live Action Short Film category, with both The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva winning. This marks the seventh time in Oscar history that a category has ended in a tie. Presenter Kumail Nanjiani had each winning team come forward to accept their award. The last tie occurred in 2013, when both Zero Dark Thirty and Skyfall won for Sound Editing. This is the second time the Best Live Action Short Film category has seen a tie, previously happening in 1995.

Sean Penn Joins the 3-Oscar Club – Best Supporting Actor


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Sean Penn is a celebrated actor with a career spanning decades, and he recently won his third Academy Award in 2026 for his supporting role in One Battle After Another. This puts him in impressive company, alongside acting greats like Meryl Streep, Daniel Day-Lewis, Frances McDormand, and Jack Nicholson, all of whom have also won three Oscars. Katharine Hepburn remains the all-time leader with four wins. Penn first received Oscars for his performances in Mystic River and Milk.

Paul Thomas Anderson Wins His First Oscar – Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

Paul Thomas Anderson is widely considered a modern filmmaking master, known for acclaimed movies such as There Will Be Blood and Boogie Nights. He won his first Oscar for One Battle After Another, specifically in the Best Adapted Screenplay category, which was based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland.

Ryan Coogler Wins His First Oscar – Best Writing (Original Screenplay)


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Ryan Coogler, known for writing and directing films like Sinners, recently won his first Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. He first gained recognition with his 2013 film, Fruitvale Station, and has since become a highly sought-after filmmaker in Hollywood. He’s achieved both commercial and critical success with movies such as Creed and Black Panther. Like director Paul Thomas Anderson, this award suggests Coogler will continue to create outstanding films for years to come.

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2026-03-16 04:18