Oscars 2026: Where To Watch, What Time It Starts, Who’s Hosting, & More

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The 2026 Oscars are almost here. This year’s awards season has seen two films, One Battle After Another and Sinners, emerge as clear favorites. Meanwhile, some highly anticipated movies didn’t receive the nominations they hoped for, and other frontrunners have lost ground in various categories.

The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15th at the famous Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. All of the 2026 Oscar nominees will be there, hoping to win a coveted golden statue. As the event approaches, we have all the details you need, including how and where to watch, the start time, who’s hosting, and a list of the nominated films.

Where To Watch The Oscars

You have several ways to watch this year’s Oscars. ABC is broadcasting the show on television (until it moves to YouTube in 2029), so you can watch for free on cable through your local ABC station.

This year marks another first for the Oscars: it’s the first time the ceremony will be available to stream on Hulu. Since Disney owns both Hulu and ABC, all Hulu subscribers – no matter their plan – will be able to watch the show.

You can watch the Oscars on streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV. Any subscription to these services will give you access, even if you’re using a free trial.

You can also watch the 2026 Oscars on ABC.com or the ABC app after logging in with your TV provider’s information.

If you’re not in the United States, you can still watch the Oscars! A link is available with international viewing options, as the show is broadcast in over 200 countries worldwide.

What Time Do The Oscars Start?

If you usually watch the Oscars, be aware that the show will start earlier next year. The Academy has moved the ceremony to 7:00pm EDT / 4:00pm PDT / 11:00pm GMT / 7:00am CST. You can tune in for red carpet coverage several hours beforehand.

Who Is Hosting The Oscars?

Conan O’Brien will host the 2026 Oscars, returning after successfully hosting last year’s ceremony. He signed on just two weeks after the most recent awards show. With the 97th Academy Awards drawing 19.69 million viewers – the largest audience in five years – bringing O’Brien back as host is a logical choice.

O’Brien also made a brief appearance in the Oscar-nominated film, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.

Who Is Presenting At The Oscars?

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The Oscars will feature a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Anne Hathaway, Chase Infiniti, Chris Evans, Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Javier Bardem, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., and Will Arnett. They will be announcing winners in various categories.

Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin, and Zoe Saldaña – all recent Oscar winners – will be presenters at the awards show. Following the usual format, Brody is expected to announce the Best Actress winner, Madison will present Best Actor, Culkin will announce Best Supporting Actress, and Saldaña will present Best Supporting Actor.

What Movies Are Nominated For An Oscar?

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Many films are competing for Oscars this year, with nominations spread across 24 different categories. Here’s a complete list of the nominated movies and the awards they’re hoping to win:

  • The Alabama Solution: Best Documentary Feature Film
  • All the Empty Rooms: Best Documentary Short Film
  • Arco: Best Animated Feature Film
  • Armed Only with a Camera: Best Documentary Short Film
  • Avatar: Fire and Ash: Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects
  • Blue Moon: Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay
  • Bugonia: Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score
  • Butcher’s Stain: Best Live Action Short Film
  • Butterfly: Best Animated Short Film
  • Children No More: “Were and Are Gone”: Best Documentary Short Film
  • Come See Me in the Good Light: Best Documentary Feature Film
  • Cutting Through Rocks: Best Documentary Feature Film
  • The Devil Is Busy: Best Documentary Short Film
  • Dian Warren: Relentless: Best Original Song
  • Elio: Best Animated Feature Film
  • F1: Best Picture, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, Best Visual Effects
  • Frankenstein: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design
  • A Friend of Dorothy: Best Live Action Short Film
  • Forevergreen: Best Animated Short Film
  • The Girl Who Cried Pearls: Best Animated Short Film
  • Hamnet: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Casting, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design
  • If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Best Actress
  • It Was Just an Accident: Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature Film
  • Jane Austen’s Period Drama: Best Live Action Short Film
  • Jurassic World Rebirth: Best Visual Effects
  • Kokuho: Best Makeup and Hairstyling
  • KPop Demon Hunters: Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Song
  • Little Amélie or the Character of Rain: Best Animated Feature Film
  • The Lost Bus: Best Visual Effects
  • Marty Supreme: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Casting, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing
  • Mr Nobody Against Putin: Best Documentary Feature Film
  • One Battle After Another: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor (x2), Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Casting, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing
  • The Perfect Neighbor: Best Documentary Feature Film
  • Perfectly a Strangeness: Best Documentary Short Film
  • Retirement Plan: Best Animated Short Film
  • The Secret Agent: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best International Feature Film, Best Casting
  • Sentimental Value: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress (x2), Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature Film, Best Film Editing
  • The Singers: Best Live Action Short Film
  • Sinners: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Casting, Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Visual Effects
  • Sirāt: Best International Feature Film, Best Sound
  • The Smashing Machine: Best Makeup and Hairstyling
  • Song Sung Blue: Best Actress
  • The Three Sisters: Best Animated Short Film
  • Train Dreams: Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Song, Best Cinematography
  • Two People Exchanging Saliva: Best Live Action Short Film
  • The Ugly Stepsister: Best Makeup and Hairstyling
  • Viva Verdi!: Best Original Song
  • The Voice of Hind Rajab: Best International Feature Film
  • Weapons: Best Supporting Actress
  • Zootopia 2: Best Animated Feature Film

Leading the pack in nominations are Sinners with a record-breaking 16, One Battle After Another with 13, and Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, and Frankenstein, each with nine. With so many categories still up for grabs, the 2026 Oscars promise to be a thrilling event.

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2026-03-09 19:03