The 98th Academy Awards: Date, Host, Nominees and How to Watch

Hollywood’s biggest night is quickly approaching, and anticipation is building for the 98th Academy Awards. With numerous compelling storylines – from box office successes to the potential for a historic win for Timothée Chalamet – the ceremony promises to be a memorable event. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Oscars.

When are the Oscars?

The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15 in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre, its home since 2002. The ceremony briefly moved to Union Station in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions but has since returned to its traditional venue.

What time do they start?

The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

Who is hosting?

Conan O’Brien will return as host for the second consecutive year, following a well-received performance in the previous ceremony.

Who is presenting?

The first set of presenters includes familiar faces from the 97th Oscars: Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldana, Kieran Culkin, and Adrien Brody will all return to the Dolby Theatre stage.

Who is performing and why is it controversial?

Producers have selected only two of the five Best Song contenders to perform live: the frontrunner, “Golden” by KPop Demon Hunters, and “I Lied to You” from the most-nominated film, Sinners. This decision, based on the songs’ “defining role in their global cultural impact and audience connection,” has drawn criticism from Diane Warren, who expressed it was “unfair to me and my fellow nominees.”

Who is working behind the scenes?

Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney are returning as producers, with Rob Paine joining as co-executive producer. Hamish Hamilton will direct, and Taryn Hurd and Sarah Levine will produce. The writing team includes Amberia Allen, Jose Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Jessie Gaskell, Skyler Higley, Berkley Johnson, Ian Karmel, Brian Kiley, Laurie Kilmartin, Carol Leifer, Todd Levin, Jon Macks, Conan O’Brien, Matt O’Brien, Agathe Panaretos, and Mike Sweeney. Michael Bearden will serve as music director, with Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley as production designers, Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz as lighting designers, and Mandy Moore as supervising choreographer.

How do you watch the Oscars?

The Academy Awards will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu. Viewers who have cut the cord can access the broadcast through services that include ABC, such as YouTube TV.

Timothée Chalamet’s Historic Nomination

Timothée Chalamet has earned his third Best Actor nomination for his role as Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme . He was previously nominated for Call Me By Your Name in 2018 and A Complete Unknown in 2025. According to IMDb, he has a total of 6 wins and 173 nominations across various awards.

Academy Awards Tally for Timothée Chalamet

As of February 19, 2026, Timothée Chalamet’s Academy Award nominations stand at four, with zero wins. He has as well received one Grammy nomination, five Golden Globe nominations (winning one), six BAFTA nominations, nine Actor Awards (winning one), ten Critics’ Choice Movie Awards (winning twice), and one Grammy Award .