Hollywood’s biggest night is almost here. The 98th Academy Awards to be held in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, will celebrate the best films of 2025 with a star-studded ceremony, global broadcast and high anticipation among cinemagoers around the world.

Who is hosting?

Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien will return to host the Oscars in 2025 following his successful stint. As well as the awards, the ceremony will feature a long list of celebrity presenters, special performances and extensive global coverage.

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When and where to watch Oscars 2026

The ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

In the United States, the Oscars will air live on ABC and can also be streamed on Hulu. Viewers can access the broadcast through live TV platforms such as DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

The show will start at 4 PM Pacific Time (PT) and 7 PM Eastern Time (ET).

For Indian viewers, the event will be available live on Star Movies, Star Movies Select and JioHotstar from 5.30am IST on March 16.

The Oscars will be broadcast via local television networks and streaming platforms in several countries. However, this year’s ceremony will not be broadcast in China and Russia.

Nominees this year

Among the films competing this year, sinners has emerged as the biggest contender with 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.

closed at the back one fight after anotherwhich has earned 13 nominations.

Several other films have also secured strong positions in the race. frankenstein, Marty Supreme And sentimental value Each has received nine nominations.

These films will compete in the Best Film category Bugonia, f1, Hamnett, secret agent And train dreams.

best picture

Bugonia

f1

frankenstein

Hamnett

Marty Supreme

one fight after another

secret agent

sentimental value

sinners

train dreams

best director

Chloé Zhao – Hamnett

Paul Thomas Anderson – One on One Fight

Ryan Coogler – Sinner

Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value

Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme

Best Actor (Lead Role)

Timothee Chalamet – Marty Supreme

Leonardo DiCaprio – One on One Fight

Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon

Michael B Jordan – Sinner

Wagner Moura – Secret Agent

Best Actress (Lead Role)

Jessie Buckley – Hamnett

Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

kate hudson – sang blue

Renate Reinsway – Sentimental Value

Emma Stone – Bugonia

Best Supporting Actor

Benicio Del Toro – One on One Fight

Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein

Delroy Lindo – Sinner

Sean Penn – One on One Fight

Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value

best Supporting Actress

Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value

Inga Ibsdotter Lilias – Sentimental Value

Amy Madigan – Weapon

Wunmi Mosaku – Sinner

Teyana Taylor – One on One Fight

Best Animated Feature

Arco

Ilio

kpop demon hunter

Chhoti Amli or Varsha’s character

zootopia 2

Best International Feature Film

Secret Agent – Brazil

It was just an accident – France

Sentimental Value – Norway

Sirte – Spain

The Voice of Hind Rajab – Tunisia

Best Film Editing

f1

Marty Supreme

one fight after another

sentimental value

sinners

Best Production Design

frankenstein

Hamnett

Marty Supreme

one fight after another

sinners

Best Makeup and Hairstyle

frankenstein

kokuho

sinners

The Smashing Machine

ugly stepsister

Best Original Score

Bugonia

frankenstein

Hamnett

one fight after another

sinners

Best Original Song

Dear Me – Diane Warren: Relentless

Golden – Kpop Demon Hunters

I lied to you – sinner

Sweet Dreams of ‘Joy’ – Viva Verdi!

Train Dreams – Train Dreams

best sound

f1

frankenstein

one fight after another

sinners

sirt

Best Animated Short Film

butterfly

Evergreen

the girl who cried pearls

absolute weirdness

Best Live Action Short Film

butcher’s stain

a friend of dorothy

Jane Austen’s period drama

singer

two people are exchanging saliva

A star-studded line-up of presenters

The Academy has confirmed a long list of presenters for this year’s ceremony.

The latest batch includes Nicole Kidman, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, Rose Byrne, Jimmy Kimmel, Delroy Lindo, Ewan McGregor, Wagner Moura and Sigourney Weaver.

A unique moment on stage will feature Bill Pullman and Lewis Pullman, appearing together as a father-son duo.

Previously announced presenters include Priyanka Chopra, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Gwyneth Paltrow, Javier Bardem, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph and Adrien Brody, who won an Oscar last year.

Actors Mickey Madison, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Salda will also take the stage as presenters during the ceremony.

special performance planned

The Oscars will also include special performances inspired by some of the year’s biggest movies.

related to performance sinners And kpop demon hunter Planned as part of the festival, the event aims to add a dynamic musical element and attract a global audience.

Security measures increased

Security has become a major focus ahead of the ceremony. According to the report of ABC NewsFBI alert warns law enforcement agencies in California about a potential drone attack threat linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

The alert suggested that a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified ship near the US coast was discussed as a possible scenario.

In response, authorities have increased security around the Oscars venue. Local and federal agencies are coordinating closely to ensure the safety of attendees and staff during the event.

Despite geopolitical tensions and tight security, the Oscars remain one of the most watched cultural events in the world. Every year, the festival brings together filmmakers, actors and audiences to celebrate achievements in cinema.

With the 98th Academy Awards just days away, anticipation is high for the winners, memorable speeches and onstage moments that define Hollywood’s biggest night.