The Oscars' First New Category in 24 Years Finds Its Winner With 'One Battle After Another'

This year, the Academy Awards added the first new awards category in over 20 years, and now we have its first winner. Cassandra Kulukundis, the casting director of One Battle After Another, took home the first prize for Best Casting; it was the first win so far for Paul Thomas Anderson's film, which garnered 13 nominations.

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By: Rob London
Title: The Oscars' First New Category in 24 Years Finds Its Winner With 'One Battle After Another'
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Published Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:15:51 GMT