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Oscars 2026 recap: What does this year's event mean for the film industry?

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Sun, 22 Mar 2026, 11:43am
Eric Saindon, Richard Baneham, Joe Letteri, and Daniel Barrett accept the Visual Effects award for Avatar: Fire and Ash. Photo / Getty Images
Eric Saindon, Richard Baneham, Joe Letteri, and Daniel Barrett accept the Visual Effects award for Avatar: Fire and Ash. Photo / Getty Images

Oscars 2026 recap: What does this year's event mean for the film industry?

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sun, 22 Mar 2026, 11:43am

The 98th Academy Awards took place last Monday in LA, with the major prize going to One Battle After Another.

It dominated the night with six wins  - including Best Picture and Best Director, edging out Sinners.

Best Costume Design went to New Zealander Kate Hawley for Frankenstein, and the Weta FX team won Best Visual Effects for Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Entertainment correspondent Steve Newall recapped the 2026 event.

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