Oscars 2026: How to Watch the 98th Academy Awards Live Tonight

Oscar golden statuette on red carpet at Academy Awards ceremony

Everything You Need to Know About the Oscars 2026

The 98th Academy Awards are here. The ceremony takes place Sunday, March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, with Conan O'Brien returning as host for the second consecutive year.

When and Where to Watch

  • Pre-show (Red Carpet): 6:30 PM ET on ABC and Hulu, hosted by Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer
  • Main ceremony: 7:00 PM ET on ABC
  • Streaming: Hulu, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, FuboTV

The Nominations

Sinners leads the field with a record 16 nominations, followed by One Battle After Another with 13 nominations. Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value each earned 9 nominations.

Musical Performances

Two Oscar-nominated songs will be performed live:

  • "Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters, performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami
  • "I Lied to You" from Sinners, performed by Miles Caton and Shaboozey, with ballerina Misty Copeland

There is also buzz that Barbra Streisand may appear in a tribute to the late Robert Redford during the In Memoriam segment, though the Academy has not officially confirmed this.

Star-Studded Presenter Lineup

The ceremony features an impressive roster of presenters including Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Chris Evans, Nicole Kidman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Demi Moore.

The Bottom Line

With Sinners carrying 16 nominations and Conan O'Brien back at the helm, the 2026 Oscars promise to be an entertaining night. Whether you are rooting for the frontrunners or hoping for upsets, tune in at 7 PM ET on ABC or stream it on Hulu.