Oscars 2026: ‘Sinners’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Set to Shine with Live Performances

The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony, taking place on Sunday, March 15th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, will feature live performances from both Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters, two of the year’s most celebrated films. Viewers in the UK can watch the ceremony starting at 10:15pm on ITV1 and ITVX .

Record-Breaking Nominations for ‘Sinners’

Sinners, a vampire horror film starring Michael B. Jordan and Miles Caton, has achieved a historic feat, receiving a record-breaking 16 nominations at the 2026 Oscars . The film is a frontrunner for Best Picture, though it faces strong competition from One Battle After Another, which has secured 13 nominations .

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Brings Global Pop Culture to the Stage

KPop Demon Hunters is nominated for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song . The film’s popularity extends beyond the screen, being described as a “global pop culture sensation” .

Performance Details

Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami will perform “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters during the ceremony . Miles Caton, from Sinners, will perform “I Lied to You” alongside songwriter Raphael Saadiq. This performance will be an elaborate production, incorporating ballet dancers, musicians, and actors from the film .

Showrunners’ Vision

Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, the Oscars showrunners, stated that the music performances are inspired by the cultural impact of both films. They emphasized that the performances will be more than just musical numbers, evolving into “cinematic tributes” that celebrate the connection between music and storytelling .

Other Nominees

Other films contending for awards include One Battle After Another (13 nominations), Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value (nine nominations each), and Hamnet (eight nominations) . Jessie Buckley’s performance in Hamnet is considered a strong contender for Best Actress .