Khaberni - Hollywood is gearing up for the 98th Oscars ceremony in 2026 amid strong competition among the nominated films and anticipation for the results of the main categories.
The major film award season has reached its final stage with the upcoming 98th "jewel of cinematic honor", the Oscars ceremony, amid expectations of notable attendance and fierce competition for the most important award in cinema.
This year's Oscars ceremony celebrates the most notable achievements in the film industry, with movies such as "One Battle After Another," "Sinners," "Hamnet," and "Marty Supreme," among others competing. With the previous award ceremonies having seen surprising changes in the winners' list, analysts are finding it difficult to predict the final results for some of the main categories this season.
Los Angeles hosts the 2026 Oscars ceremony for its 98th edition on the coming Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre located in Ovation Hollywood, USA.
Who is hosting the 2026 Oscars ceremony?
Comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host this year's Oscars ceremony for the second consecutive time. Producers Raj Kapoor and Katie Mullan are overseeing the event for the third consecutive year. O'Brien's partners, Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney, are handling production for the second time, with Sweeney also writing the ceremony's script.
Who presents the Oscars in 2026?
It is customary at this annual event honoring the best film productions that the previous year's Oscar winners participate in presenting the awards and announcing the winners on stage during the new ceremony.
The list of presenters for the 2026 Oscars includes:
Adrien Brody
Kieran Culkin
Mikey Madison
Zoe Saldana
Javier Bardem
Chris Evans
Chase Infinity
Demi Moore
Kumail Nanjiani
Maya Rudolph
Will Arnett
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Robert Downey Junior
Anne Hathaway
Paul Mescal
Gwyneth Paltrow
Events and performances at the 2026 Oscars ceremony
This year's Oscars ceremony features a series of artistic performances, where audiences can enjoy musical performances by stars, including the bands Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters.
In the first performance, Miles Caton and Raphael Sadik present the original song "I Lied to You," with Misty Copeland, Eric Gills, Paddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Jaime Lawson, Lee Jon Lee, Bobby Rush, Shappozi, and Alice Smith, within a visual display inspired by the movie.
As for the "Demon Hunters" K-pop music performance, members of the Hunter/X band, EGai, and Audrey Nuna, and Rei Amy participate, performing the nominated original song "Golden." Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Chief Choir also join this performance.
How can you watch the 2026 Oscars ceremony?
The Oscars award ceremony is broadcast live on ABC and Hulu channels next Sunday, starting at 7 PM Eastern Time, which corresponds to 11 PM Abu Dhabi time and 1 AM Cairo time.
The official live broadcast of the red carpet begins about half an hour before the ceremony, specifically at 6:30 PM Eastern Time, presented by Jesse Palmer and Tamron Hall.
ABC News Channel also broadcasts the Oscars opening ceremony on Wednesday, March 11. Viewers can follow the channel's coverage of the event as part of the Good Morning America program, where an interview with host Conan O'Brien is featured on Thursday, March 12.
Live With Kelly and Mark also includes a special episode titled "After the Oscars Show," broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre on Monday, March 16 at 9 PM Eastern Time, which corresponds to 1 AM Abu Dhabi time.
Who are the nominees for the 2026 Oscars?
The list of nominees for this year's Oscars in the major categories includes the following:
Best Picture category
Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams
Best Actress category
Jessie Buckley
Rose Byrne
Kate Hudson
Renata Reinsve
Emma Stone
Best Actor category
Michael B. Jordan
Timothée Chalamet
Leonardo DiCaprio
Ethan Hawke
Wagner Moura
