The 2026 Academy Awards will bring together movie stars to celebrate the best films, performances and filmmakers of the year. This year’s ceremony features a competitive list of nominees led by… Sinnerswho made history with 16 nominations, followed Battle after battle With 13 nominations.
Many big stars are also competing for acting awards. Michael B. Jordan He received a nomination for Best Actor Sinnerswhile Leonardo DiCaprio Nominated for Battle after battle. Among other contenders Timothée Chalamet to Marty Supreme and Ethan Hawke to Blue moon. She is among the nominees for the Best Actress award Jesse Buckley to Hamnet, Emma Stone to Bugoniaand Rose Byrne to If I had legs I would kick you.
Find out below when the 2026 Academy Awards are, what channel the Oscars will be broadcast on and how you can watch the ceremony live.
When is the 2026 Oscars?
The 2026 Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California. The party will start at 7pm ET/4pm PT and will be hosted by the comedian Conan O’Brien.
The event will feature 24 award categories, including a new award for Achievement in Casting, which will be presented for the first time at the 2026 ceremony.
What channel is the Oscars ceremony shown on?
The Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC in the United States. Viewers with cable or satellite television can watch the concert on their local ABC station when the show begins at 7 p.m. ET.
Can you stream the Oscars this year?
Yes. In addition to airing on ABC, the 2026 Academy Awards will also be broadcast live on Hulu for the first time. The concert can also be watched on services including ABC, such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream.
Who is nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars?
The Best Picture nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards are:
Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Battle after battle
Secret agent
Emotional value
Sinners
Train dreams
These films are competing for the top prize at the 98th Academy Awards, which honors films that will be released in 2025.
