Oscars 2026: Here are key details about upcoming glitzy ceremony

Hollywood’s biggest night underway: host, where and when to watch, movie nominations and presenters

By Madiha Akhtar March 15, 2026
Oscars 2026: Here are key details about upcoming glitzy ceremony
Oscars 2026: Here are key details about upcoming glitzy ceremony

The 98th Academy Awards is a moment for actors, directors and moviemakers from around the world to celebrate Hollywood’s prestigious event.

This year, Sinners has become the most nominated movie in Oscar history, receiving 16 nods. Others movies like Marty Supreme, Frankenstein and Sentimental Value earned nine nominations while Hamnet scored eight and One Battle After Another reportedly secured 13.

So, here are a few details about the upcoming Oscars ceremony.

Who will host the Oscar 2026?

Interestingly, Conan O’Brien will host the awards ceremony for a second year in a row.

Speaking to Extra, he said, “It's a really fun gig, and I had a lot of fun, and I just wanted to do it again. And then the movies this year have been insane.”

“It was such a great year for movies that I'm excited to be even a small part of it,” he told the outlet.

When and where to watch the ceremony?

The celebratory night will be held in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre, which will start at 7 p.m. ET.

It is pertinent to note that the 2026 Oscars will air live on ABC.

Where to stream the 2026 Oscars?

The 2026 Oscars are airing on ABC, but it will also be streamed live on Hulu.

Who are the presenters at the Oscars?

The last year’s winners will return to present awards at the glamorous night. They include Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldana.

Other presenters that will join the stars at the event entail Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr, Anne Hathaway, Demi Moore, Paul Mescal, Channing Tatum, Sigourney Weaver, Chase Infiniti, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, Will Arnett, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, Delroy Lindo, Ewan McGregor, Wagner Moura, Pedro Pascal, Bill Pullman and Lewis Pullman.