Oscars 2026: The best moments from Hollywood’s biggest night | CNN

Hollywood’s biggest stars gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday to honor some incredible movies and celebrate the power of film, while giving in to the fact that putting the world’s troubles aside, even for a night, is impossible. There were indeed some happy moments, including history-making wins and uplifting musical performances. But there was also an element of sadness — much time was devoted to honoring those legends we lost this year, and even host Conan O’Brien took time to acknowledge that we live in “very chaotic, frightening times.” How will this year’s Oscars stand the test of time? Coming amid turmoil both at home and abroad, maybe its lesson is that difficult moments can lead to incredible art, and that celebrating together is all the more important. Raise your hand if you thought this time would be different and that the buzz for “Sinners” — a creative and cultural achievement in the horror genre and at large — would lead it to unmitigated glory. Womp. In the end, “One Battle After Another,” another deserving film in so many ways, came out on top. But: “Sinners” is in no way a loser here. With 16 total nods, the movie entered Oscar night maki