Oscars 2026: Paul Thomas Anderson conferred with Best Director for ‘One Battle After Another’

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:33 AM

Los Angeles, March 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson was lionised with the Academy Award for Best Director at the 98th Academy Awards for ‘One Battle After Another’. This is his first victory in the Best Director category after multiple previous nominations during his career. ‘One Battle After Another’ is a political thriller that examines ideological conflict, activism, and the personal costs of political movements.