"One Battle After Another" won the first new Oscar category in 24 years for best casting at the 2026 Academy Awards.

At the 2026 Academy Awards, "One Battle After Another" won the inaugural Oscar for best casting, awarded to Cassandra Kulukundis, marking the first new category in 24 years. The film also received nominations for best picture and best director. Kate Hawley won for costume design for "Frankenstein," while Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel, and Cliona Furey took home the award for makeup and hairstyling for the same film. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, also highlighted achievements in cinematography, music, and animated features.