'One Battle After Another' Leads 98th Oscar Nominations

'One Battle After Another' Leads 98th Oscar Race With 13 Nominations

Paul Thomas Anderson’s star-studded 'Vineland' adaptation sweeps major precursor awards, positioning the film as the Best Picture frontrunner.

Ryan Kowalski

Mar 11, 2026, 9:50 AM PT · 2 min read

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' secured 13 nominations for the 98th Academy

THE RUNDOWN

Earned 13 nominations for the 98th Academy Awards.
Won top prizes at the DGA and PGA Awards.
Secured four BAFTA wins including Best Film and Director.
Stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Regina Hall.
Adapted from Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel 'Vineland'.

Paul Thomas Anderson is back in the winner’s circle as his latest film, One Battle After Another, emerges as the definitive frontrunner for the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. The black comedy action-thriller has officially secured a staggering 13 Oscar nominations, including a nod for Best Picture. Released in September 2025, the film is an adaptation of the Thomas Pynchon novel Vineland and has captivated critics with its high-octane energy and sharp wit.

The film arrives at the Academy Awards with a massive wave of momentum following a dominant run through the precursor circuit. According to The Guardian and the Los Angeles Times, the project has already secured top honors at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards and the Producers Guild of America (PGA) Awards. It also made a significant splash at the BAFTA Film Awards, taking home trophies for Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, and Cinematography.

The ensemble cast has been a major talking point throughout the season, featuring heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro alongside Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. Beyond its directing and acting accolades, the film also won the Writers Guild Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. With its unique blend of action and Pynchon’s signature style, the industry is closely watching to see if Anderson will finally take home the night's top prize.