Wikimedia Commons/98th Academy Awards Movie Oscar surprises & snubs: See which films triumphed, which were overlooked, and who won the first-ever casting award. Full recap inside. March 16, 2026 AceShowbiz - The 98th Academy Awards ceremony delivered a mix of surprises and snubs, with some films walking away empty-handed despite multiple nominations, while others earned unexpected victories. The night saw a range of emotions as acclaimed titles either triumphed or were overlooked by the Academy.