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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.




