Since 1929, the Academy Awards® — also known as the Oscars® — celebrates outstanding artistic and technical merit in the film industry. This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® (AMPAS) will recognize achievements across 24 competitive categories.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the 98th Oscars:
How to Watch the Oscars
Live on ABC and Hulu
Academy Awards host Conan O’Brien honors outstanding achievements in film at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
When are the 98th Oscars?
The Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
What time do the Oscars start?
The Oscars will air at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
Where can I watch the 98th Oscars?
The Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu for all subscribers.
Where are the 98th Oscars being held?
The Oscars will be held at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
How and when can I watch the Oscars pre-shows?
Good Morning America‘s coverage will kick off Thursday, March 12, when Lara Spencer interviews O’Brien. The following day, Chris Connelly will share his predictions on GMA.
ABC News Live’s coverage will begin on Wednesday, March 11, with Rocsi Diaz when O’Brien rolls out the red carpet. Leading up to the ceremony, ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis will continue its monthlong “Oscars for the First Time…” series before it streams live from the Dolby Theatre red carpet on Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT with a preview show featuring Kelley Carter. Coverage will continue with a roundtable airing Saturday, March 14, hosted by Will Ganss and featuring TikTok creators Tefi Pessoa, Caroline Vazzana, and Monse Gutierrez discussing film, fashion and this year’s nominations.
ABC News and ABC Owned Television Stations will present a star-studded preshow, On the Red Carpet at the Oscars, on Sunday, March 15, airing across ABC Owned Television Stations and affiliates and streaming on ABC News Live, beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. Spencer, along with Whit Johnson and Linsey Davis, will interview this year’s Oscar nominees and presenters alongside George Pennacchio, Joelle Garguilo, and Connelly. Meanwhile, Roshumba Williams and Joe Zee will break down all the red-carpet fashions.
Who is hosting the 98th Oscars?
Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer, and comedian Conan O’Brien returns as host for the second time. He previously hosted the Academy Awards in 2025.
Who is presenting at the 2026 Oscars?
Will Arnett, Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kieran Culkin, Disney Legend Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Anne Hathaway, Chase Infiniti, Mikey Madison, Paul Mescal, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Gwyneth Paltrow, Maya Rudolph, and Zoe Saldaña will present at the 2026 Oscars. Additional talent will be announced before the ceremony.
Who are the 2026 Oscar nominees?
Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced the Academy Award nominees on Thursday, January 22. There are 24 competitive award categories this year, including the brand-new Best Casting category. The Walt Disney Company received four Oscar nominations, including two for 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash (Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects). It also received nominations for Pixar Animation Studios’ Elio and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, which are up for Best Animated Feature.
Who is performing at the Oscars?
A KPop Demon Hunters moment will begin with a fusion of traditional Korean instrumentalists and dance, celebrating the folklore and cultural inspiration that anchors the story behind the film. As part of this experience, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, the singing voices behind HUNTR/X, will perform the Oscar-nominated original song “Golden.”
A Sinners moment will explore the role music plays in the film’s storytelling, translating it into a cinematic live moment onstage. Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq will perform the Oscar-nominated original song “I Lied to You,” and they will be joined by Misty Copeland, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey, and Alice Smith in an homage to the film’s singular visual style.
Additionally, Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale will appear during the show.
How do I play Oscars Pick ‘Em?
Oscars Pick’em is a free to play game on ESPN.com/ABC.com, the ESPN App, and the ESPN Fantasy App that serves as a second screen experience on Oscars night. Players compete by predicting who they think will win in all 24 categories. During the live broadcast, selections will be scored in real time as each winner is announced. The grand prize is a trip for two to Los Angeles for the 2027 Oscars Watch Party and $5,000, and 10 first prize winners will receive an Oscar prize pack. (See complete rules for details.)
Where can I watch Disney’s Oscar-nominated films?
Avatar: Fire and Ash and Zootopia 2 are now in theaters. Elio and Zootopia 2 are streaming on Disney+. Hulu has an Oscars hub featuring current nominees, as well as past winners.
Who received this year’s Governors Awards?
In June 2025, AMPAS announced that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise, and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton. They received their Oscars on Sunday, November 16, 2025, during the 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.
When do the Oscars post-shows air?
On Monday, March 16, the live GMA Oscars Monday After Party, co-anchored by Michael Strahan from Los Angeles, will feature Spencer sharing her backstage interviews with winners, along with a live performance from the Good Morning America studio in New York.
Then, Disney Legend Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos return to host Live’s After the Oscars Show on Monday, March 19, at 9 a.m. ET/PT (check local listings). The episode will include interviews with nominees and winners; performances by Wyclef Jean and Andra Day; commentary by Carson Kressley and Leanne Morgan; and impressions by Matt Friend.