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Mar 16, 2026 9:34am PT Warner Bros. Discovery Chief David Zaslav Celebrates Oscar Wins for ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Sinners’ as ‘Remarkable Moment’ in Staff Memo By Brent Lang Plus Icon Brent Lang Executive Editor BrentALang Latest With SXSW Debuts ‘The Saviors’ and ‘Wishful Thinking,’ Newcomer Highway 10 Showcases Its Moviemaking Ambitions 1 day ago ‘Steal This Story, Please!,’ Documentary About Investigative Journalist Amy Goodman, Debuts Trailer 4 days ago Bunnie Xo’s Memoir ‘Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic’ Gets Film Adaptation From ‘Yellowstone’ and ‘Landman’ Producer 101 Studios (EXCLUSIVE) 4 days ago See All Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav touted the company’s big Oscar haul in a staff-wide note on Monday morning following an awards night that saw the studio’s “One Battle After Another” crowned best picture. Warner Bros. releases racked up 11 prizes, including six for “One Battle After Another,” four for “Sinners” and a supporting actress prize for Amy Madigan of “Weapons.” “Let me start by congratulating [studio chiefs] Mike De Luca, Pam Abdy, and the entire Warner Bros. Pictures team,” Zaslav wrote. “Their commitment to filmmakers and to championing bold, original stories shined bright last night.” Related Stories Trump Touts Economic Record and Slams Immigrants in Divisive State of the Union Speech Jon Stewart Slams Trump for Keeping Press in the Dark About Iran War: 'Our Bombs Are Now Smarter Than Our President' Zaslav also called the night, “a remarkable moment” for the company, adding, “These wins belong not only to the nominees and filmmakers we saw on stage, but to every single person across this company who helped bring these films to audiences. Everyone here plays their part. Every contribution matters, and every one of you should feel proud of what you helped create.” Popular on Variety Zaslav’s euphoric reaction comes as Warner Bros. Discovery has a deal in place to sell itself to David Ellison’s Paramount for nearly $111 billion. The sale is expected to result in thousand of layoffs. Ellison has promised to release 30 theatrical releases between the two companies, but some analysts doubt he will be able to find enough compelling projects to fill screens. During their time at Warner Bros., De Luca and Abdy have shown a willingness to back the visions of auteur filmmakers like Paul Thomas Anderson, who won best director and best adapted screenplay for “One Battle After Another,” and Ryan Coogler, who earned a best original screenplay prize for “Sinners.” In addition, “One Battle After Another” scored a best supporting actor award for Sean Penn and “Sinners” received a best actor statue for Michael B. Jordan. Here’s the full text of Zaslav’s note: Team, Last night was a remarkable moment for Warner Bros. Discovery. Our films won 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, the most of any media company this year. We have so much to celebrate today. The films honored last night represent the very best of our company: bold creative vision, extraordinary craftsmanship, and the kind of storytelling that moves audiences around the world. Seeing our films and our artists recognized at the highest level is incredibly meaningful, and I could not be prouder of the work that brought us here. Let me start by congratulating Mike De Luca, Pam Abdy, and the entire Warner Bros. Pictures team. Their commitment to filmmakers and to championing bold, original stories shined bright last night. One Battle After Another had an extraordinary night, taking home the Academy Award for Best Picture, along with wins for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay for Paul Thomas Anderson, Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn, Best Film Editing for Andy Jurgensen, and Best Casting for Cassandra Kulukundis. Congratulations to Paul, Sean, Andy, Cassandra and the entire creative team behind One Battle After Another. It is a triumph of filmmaking and collaboration. Sinners delivered a historic night for Warner Bros. Discovery, with Ryan Coogler winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Michael B. Jordan earning the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Ludwig Göransson winning for Best Original Score, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw becoming the first woman ever to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography. Congratulations to Ryan, Michael, Ludwig, Autumn, and the entire Sinners team. This film captivated audiences and critics alike, and the recognition it received is a testament to every person who helped make it possible. Weapons also received well-deserved recognition, with Amy Madigan’s unforgettable and phenomenally haunting performance earning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her work is a reminder of the impact a single role can have on audiences everywhere. Congratulations to the entire creative team behind the film. What we saw recognized last night is a reminder that this team is truly like no other. These wins belong not only to the nominees and filmmakers we saw on stage, but to every single person across this company who helped bring these films to audiences. Everyone here plays their part. Every contribution matters, and every one of you should feel proud of what you helped create. Please join me in celebrating this monumental achievement. Watch the Celebration Reel. 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