Conan O’Brien is back to host this year’s ceremony.

How to watch the 2026 Oscars: Where it’s streaming, who’s presenting, and more

Conan O'Brien is back to host this year's ceremony.

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Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Adrien Brody and Kieran Culkin posing with their Oscars. Credit:

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- The 2026 Oscars begins on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

- The ceremony will be available via cable and streaming.

- Pre-show festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. ET/CT.

The Oscars aren't just another awards show — it's the night Hollywood stops everything to celebrate the moves that defined the year. From transcendent performances to red carpet glamour and viral moments, this is where movie history is made.

Conan O'Brien returns as host, armed with his trademark wry humor and the kind of surprise moments that only the Oscars can deliver.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Oscars, including how to watch, who's presenting, and which films and actors are nominated.

When are the 2026 Oscars?

The 2026 Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

How can I watch the 2026 Oscars?

Conan O'Brien attends the Oscars red carpet rollout at the Dolby Theatre on March 11, 2026.

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The 2026 Oscars will air live on ABC starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The ceremony will also stream live on Hulu.

Is there an Oscars red carpet pre-show?

The Oscar statue at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview on March 10, 2026.

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The Oscars excitement starts well before the ceremony itself. The annual *Oscars Red Carpet Show* kicks off on ABC at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, with Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer hosting. The special will highlight the night's biggest arrivals, recap viral red carpet moments, and preview some of the most talked-about nominees, performers, and presenters of the evening.

There will be coverage throughout the day as well: *On the Red Carpet at the Oscars* gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on ABC and streams on ABC News Live.

*Good Morning America* hosts Lara Spencer and Whit Johnson, as well as *World News Tonight* anchor Linsey Davis, will chat with this year's nominees and presenters. They'll be joined by ABC7's George Pennacchio and Joelle Garguilo, plus ESPN reporter Chris Connelly.

On the fashion side, supermodel Roshumba Williams and stylist Joe Zee will be breaking down the red carpet looks throughout the broadcast.

Who’s hosting the 2026 Oscars?

Conan O'Brien hosting the 97th Annual Academy Awards on March 2, 2025.

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After a well-received debut last year, award-winning comedian Conan O'Brien is back to host the Oscars once again.

Speaking to reporters at a pre-Oscars conference ahead of Sunday's ceremony, O'Brien said hosting the event has taken on a personal meaning for him. The role reminds him of childhood memories spent watching late-night TV with his late father, Dr. Thomas O'Brien, who "loved comedy."

"I very clearly remember Johnny Carson hosting the Oscars and watching my father watch Johnny, and watching my father laugh, and thinking, 'Wow, that's cool, that man is making my father laugh.' And so to think that maybe now I'm part of that equation somehow, and in a cosmic way [it] links me to my dad, is pretty amazing," he shared.

Who’s presenting at the 2026 Oscars?

Chase Infiniti; Pedro Pascal; Demi Moore.

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A wide range of stars will take the stage as presenters at the 98th Academy Awards, including Oscar winners, past and current nominees, and up-and-coming talent.

Among those handing out awards are last year's acting winners Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña, and Kieran Culkin.

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

Who’s performing at the 2026 Oscars?

Zoey, Rumi, and Mira of HUNTR/X in 'KPop Demon Hunters'.

The Oscars will feature live performances of the best original song nominees, though only two of the five nominated songs will be performed this year: "Golden" from *KPop Demon Hunters*, and "I Lied to You" from *Sinners*.

Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan described the performances as more than just songs: "These show moments are more than just performances—they expand into cinematic tributes that celebrate the relationship between music and storytelling and why these films resonated so deeply with audiences around the world."

Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, the singing voices behind the film's girl group HUNTR/X, will perform "Golden," blending their vocals with traditional Korean instruments and dance for a vibrant, cultural fusion.

*Sinners *star Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq will perform "I Lied to You," joined by a star-studded lineup including Misty Copeland, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey, and Alice Smith. The performance is crafted as a dynamic tribute, capturing the film's bold and visually stunning style.

Who’s nominated at the 2026 Oscars?

(L to R) Michael B. Jordan as Stack, Wunmi Mosaku as Annie, Hailee Steinfeld as Mary, Michael B. Jordan as Smoke, Miles Canton as Sammie, and Omar Benson Miller as Cornbread in 'Sinners'.

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Ryan Coogler's genre-defying vampire film *Sinners *is leading this year's Oscars with a record 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

Close behind, Paul Thomas Anderson's *One Battle After Another* received 13 nominations, with most of its main cast — Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Benicio Del Toro, and Sean Penn — earning nods.

This year also introduced a new category: Best Casting. The inaugural nominees are:

- *Hamnet *— Nina Gold

- *Marty Supreme* — Jennifer Venditti

- *One Battle After Another* — Cassandra Kulukundis

- *The Secret Agent *— Gabriel Domingues

- *Sinners *— Francine Maisler

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