The Oscars are officially on the calendar. Hollywood’s biggest night will return in March 2026 to celebrate the best films and shows of the year, bringing stars, nominees and film fans together for the Academy Awards. Here’s when the 2026 Oscars are and what to know before the ceremony.
Where is the Oscars held? See the website
The Academy Awards ceremony – officially the 98th Academy Awards – will be held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. He will host the ceremony Conan O’Brien Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Before the Oscar nominations were announced, O’Brien spoke with ABC News. Chris Connelly On what viewers can expect from Hollywood’s biggest night. “We have a lot of potential,” O’Brien said, noting that many creative ideas form later in the process once the candidates and cultural conversations are focused. “You have to wait and see what films get nominated, what the zeitgeist is… Sometimes those afterthoughts are the best.”
While he kept specific plans under wraps, O’Brien teased that fans can expect “a lot of magic” this year. He added: “There will be some explosions, and computer images will be used.” “I see the second Oscars as an opportunity to take things to the next level.”
When is the 2026 Oscars?
The 98th Academy Awards are scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, honoring films released in 2025. The event will feature 24 award categories, including a newly added award recognizing achievement in casting.
Nominations were announced on January 22, 2026 for the vampire thriller Sinners It leads all films with 16 Academy Award nominations – the most ever for a single film – and is a strong contender in categories like Best Picture, Director and Acting.
How to watch the Oscars live
The 2026 Academy Awards will be broadcast live in the United States on ABC, and will stream on Hulu beginning at approximately 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT on March 15, 2026. Viewers can also stream coverage and red carpet content on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and the Academy’s official social media platforms.
For the Oscar nominations announcement on January 22, fans can stream the reveal of their nominations on ABC Good morning AmericaDisney+, Hulu and the Academy’s digital platforms, with nominees revealed by the cast Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman.
