Oscars 2026: How to Watch Hollywood’s Biggest Night This Sunday

The 98th Academy Awards will take place this Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony kicks off at 19:00 ET / 16:00 PT, hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive year. Viewers can look forward to a night filled with prestigious awards, memorable performances, and star-studded presentations.

How to Watch the Oscars

Fans can catch the entire event live on ABC, with coverage available through local ABC stations, the ABC app, and ABC.com. The award ceremony can also be streamed via platforms such as Hulu, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and Fubo TV. For international viewers, the Academy has provided a list of networks broadcasting the event across different countries.

Highlights of the Ceremony

This year’s event promises an impressive lineup of presenters and performers. Notable actors Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, and Zoe Saldaña will take the stage to present awards, each of whom won in acting categories at last year’s ceremony. Other presenters include Chase Infiniti and Paul Mescal, alongside current nominees such as Rose Byrne and Delroy Lindo.

In terms of musical performances, actor Miles Caton will perform the Oscar-nominated song “I Lied to You” from the film Sinners, joined by co-writer Raphael Saadiq and other talented artists. The fictional K-Pop group Huntrix will also entertain the audience with their nominated song “Golden.”

The night will feature exceptional films, with Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leading the nominations with a record-breaking total of 16, including categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, and acting nominations for both leading and supporting roles. Following closely is One Battle After Another with 13 nominations. Other contenders include Frankenstein, Sentimental Value, and Marty Supreme, all of which have received nine nominations each.

Best Actor nominees include Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent. For Best Actress, the nominees are Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Kate Hudson for Song Sung Blue, Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value, and Emma Stone for Bugonia.

New to this year’s ceremony is the Academy Award for casting, with nominees including Nina Gold for Hamnet and Jennifer Venditti for Marty Supreme.

As viewers prepare for the Oscars, some may be curious about what to enjoy during the show. NPR critic Glen Weldon has suggested menu ideas for an Oscars watch party, enhancing the experience of this glamorous event.

For those who have already indulged in the nominated films, recommendations for post-Oscar viewing will also be available, ensuring a full evening of entertainment.