In the alchemy of awards, those creating rhythmic sequences to transform raw footage into poetry in motion often get sidelined. But not when it comes to celebrating every nuance of cinema during Oscars season. At the 76th Annual American Cinema Editors (ACE) Eddie Awards, that magic is unequivocally honored without a miss. Two of this year’s most talked-about films, One Battle After Another and Sinners, have earned top editorial accolades, whispering an awards-season gravitas that could echo all the way to the Oscars 2026.

From behind the scenes to the center stage during the peak awards season, the ACE Eddie Awards have expertly crowned the best of the best.

At the 76th ACE Eddie Awards, Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic political tapestry, One Battle After Another, won Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy, Theatrical) for editor Andy Jurgensen, owing to its perfect pacing and storytelling mechanism. Ryan Coogler’s genre-defying drama Sinners took home Best Edited Feature Film (Drama, Theatrical) as Michael P. Shawver's precise stylistic techniques to create deep emotional impact through narrative development were not unnoticed.

The two films received Oscar nominations for Best Film Editing, yet their ACE victories serve as vital predictors that show how their fate at the Academy Awards might unfold. Sinners and One Battle After Another won the ACE Eddie winners title, beating Sentimental Value, Marty Supreme, and F1 in major categories.

The ACE Eddie Awards also recognized KPop Demon Hunters as Best Edited Animated Feature Film and Viridiana Lieberman’s work on The Perfect Neighbor as Best Edited Documentary Feature. In TV categories, winners included Frasier in the Multi-Camera Comedy Series category, The Studio for Single Camera Comedy, The Pitt for Drama Series, and The Penguin for Limited Series.

Meanwhile, the Oscars 2026 host also brought laurels to his team by starting the year on a sweeter note, as Best Edited Reality Series went to Conan O’Brien Must Go. Other notable winners included Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special, South Park, and All The Empty Rooms. While the unversed half of movie buffs might largely be unaware of the ACE Eddie Awards winner list, what enhances its importance even more is its dedication to shine the greatest spotlight on the scenes of movie-making excellence.

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A rare gem among a deluge of award ceremonies, the ACE Eddie Awards stands out, basking in all its unique glory.

The American Cinema Editors present the ACE Eddie Awards every year to honor exceptional editing work in feature films, television shows,, and documentary films. The Eddies commenced in 1951 as an ongoing awards program that recognizes the artistic merit of pacing, rhythm, and storytelling through cutting and assembly that shape the ultimate on-screen output of a film. Afterall, there is no comprehensive story to be experienced smoothly without masterful edits, as editing can make or break a movie. 

With the help of signature events such as the ACE Eddie Awards, as well as EditFest Global and Invisible Art/Visible Artists, the American Cinema Editors organization celebrates and spotlights the vital role of editors in the cinema industry. This year, the 76th American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards took place on February 27, 2026, at UCLA's Royce Hall in Los Angeles.

Hosted by Asif Ali, the ceremony featured special awards such as the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award, which was presented to Ang Lee, and the ACE Visionary Award, which went to Kim Larson. Meanwhile, the Sinners and One Battle After Another emerging as the biggest winners have already set the precedent for a tough Oscar battle this year.

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