Nominations for the 2026 Oscars will be announced on Thursday, January 22, at 8:30 AM IST/ 7:00 PM IST. Here’s where and when you can watch the 98th Academy Awards announcements live in India.

Following recent awards ceremonies including the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards, the Oscars 2026 is set to welcome established icons and new talent. Critically acclaimed films like one fight after another And Hamnett Continue to build momentum, looking like a safe bet for the Academy stage. Meanwhile, despite missing out on the Golden Globes, Michael B. Jordan’s The Sinners remains a heavyweight contender in this year’s race. A24’s high-budget production is adding to the competition, Marty SupremeWhich has given Timothée Chalamet a powerful new role to solidify his awards-season standing.

Academy Awards Nominations: Date and Time

Nominations for the 98th Academy Awards or Oscars 2026 are scheduled to begin on Thursday, January 22 at 5:30 a.m. PT (8:30 a.m. ET). For movie lovers in India, the live announcement of nominees will be available to stream at 9:45 pm IST on Thursday.

When and where to watch Oscars 2026

Viewers can follow the full livestream of the announcement via the official Academy Awards websites, Oscars.com and Oscars.org. Additionally, the event will be broadcast on the Academy’s various social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. For those who prefer major streaming or news outlets, the 2026 Oscar nominations will also be available on ABC News Live, Good Morning America, Hulu, and Disney+.

About the Oscars 2026 Announcement Ceremony

Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman are set to lead the morning’s announcement, revealing the full list of Oscar 2026 nominees. Ahead of the main event on March 15, the Academy has confirmed that Conan O’Brien will return to the stage to host the prestigious ceremony for the second year in a row.

While Marty Supreme is the frontrunner for the Oscars 2026, it is highly expected that titles like Frankenstein will also secure their place. According to expert analysis Los Angeles TimesThe shortlist of potential nominees includes such extraordinary films as Bugonia, It Was Just an Accident and The Secret Agent. Other strong contenders are likely to include Sentimental Value, Train Dreams and Weapons, all of which have gained significant traction this awards season.

However, despite their commercial success, Avatar: Fire and Ashes And Wicked: for good It may not make it to the list of Oscar 2026 nominations. As reported, these sequels lagged behind their predecessors both critically and commercially. Los Angeles Times.