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Oscars Surprise: Stars Get Snack Boxes Under Seats
16 Mar
Summary
- Stars at the 2026 Oscars received snack boxes placed under their seats.
- Conan O'Brien hosted and included a personalized note and sketch.
- One Battle After Another dominated the awards, winning six Oscars.
The 2026 Oscars ceremony introduced a novel tradition, with snack boxes placed discreetly under each seat for the attending stars. These boxes contained popular treats such as popcorn, water, and a choice between Mike and Ike's or Junior Mints, with trail mix available in the lobby.
Host Conan O'Brien delighted guests by including a personalized "Moderately Happy Meal" package. This special box featured a sketch of himself and a humorous note about the value of cinema snacks. Last year, guests received Swedish fish, a pretzel, and water.
The film "One Battle After Another" was the night's dominant force, clinching six Academy Awards. Director Paul Thomas Anderson received accolades for Best Directing and Best Adapted Screenplay, marking his inaugural Oscar wins. The film also earned an Oscar for Best Film Editing.
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" was another significant winner, taking home four Oscars. Michael B. Jordan was honored with Best Actor, while Coogler himself received Best Original Screenplay. The film also secured awards for Best Original Score and Best Cinematography, with Autumn Durald Arkapaw making history as the first woman to win the latter.
Presenters at the event included a distinguished lineup of past winners, nominees, and hosts, such as Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, and Zoe Saldaña, who were all past acting winners.
