| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Major Oscar: 2 wds. | Commuter | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Important Oscar: 2 wds. | Commuter | 30 Dec 2025 |
| One of the five Oscars won by gladiator | ||
| One of 58-Across's eight AcademyAwards | ||
| Award to be announced February 28, previously won by the first words of 17-, 23-, 39- and 51-Across | LA Times Daily | 25 Feb 2016 |
| What the starts of 18-, 24-, 38- and 49-Across each won | ||
| Award for 11-/40-Down | ||
| Academy Award that's the theme of this puzzle | ||
| Coveted film honor |