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Oscars 2026: YouTube Bound, Blockbusters Dominate Race
4 Mar
Summary
- The 98th Oscars ceremony will be the last broadcast on network TV.
- Sinners leads with a record-breaking 16 nominations.
- Conan O'Brien will host the ceremony for the second consecutive year.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026. This event signifies a major shift as it will be the last time the Oscars air on network television, with future ceremonies moving to YouTube.
The nominations for the 2026 Oscars highlight a strong competition between major studio productions. Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" has secured a historic 16 nominations, the most ever received by a single film. Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" is also a strong contender with 13 nominations. Both films are expected to vie for top honors.
Conan O'Brien will once again take the stage as the host for the second consecutive year. He will be joined by a star-studded lineup of presenters, including last year's acting winners like Mikey Madison and Kieran Culkin, alongside established stars such as Javier Bardem and Chris Evans.
Fans can tune into the live broadcast on ABC and stream it on Hulu, with the red-carpet show beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET and the ceremony starting at 7 p.m. ET.
