The 98th Academy Awards, popularly known as Oscars 2026, are set to premiere soon, recognising the best films of 2025. The ceremony in Los Angeles will bring together leading celebrities and filmmakers for a glamorous night of celebrations this week.
The Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre, which is its longtime home. The event will be broadcast live on TV and streaming platforms. Viewers around the world can watch the awards, performances and special moments as they take place.
As always, the Oscars generate excitement among film enthusiasts around the world, who look forward to watching their favourite stars, performances and award announcements live.
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The ceremony will hold special interest for Indian audiences as actress Priyanka Chopra is set to be one of the presenters at the Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed she will join other presenters, including Robert Downey Jr. and Anne Hathaway at the prestigious ceremony.
2026 Oscars: India Date And Time
The 2026 Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, starting one hour earlier than usual at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). In India, the ceremony will be broadcast at 4:30 a.m. IST on March 16.
Oscars 2026: Live Streaming And TV Telecast
Viewers in the United States can watch the Oscars live on ABC, which has aired the ceremony for decades. Streaming platform Hulu will also allow audiences to watch the live event from anywhere. In India, the 2026 Oscars will be available on Star Movies and JioHotstar.
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The ceremony will also be available on-demand on JioHotstar after the live broadcast.
Oscars 2026 Nominations:
This year, Ryan Coogler's ‘Sinners' leads the Oscars with 16 nominations, breaking the previous record of 14. Other top contenders include Hamnet, Sentimental Value, One Battle After Another and Frankenstein, all racing to win the best film of the year.
In the ‘Best Director' category, Ryan Coogler has been nominated for Sinners, while Paul Thomas Anderson has earned a nod for One Battle After Another, which is being seen as a strong contender for ‘Best Picture'. Chloe Zhao was recognised for Hamnet, Joachim Trier for Sentimental Value and Josh Safdie for Marty Supreme.
The ‘Best Actor' category will also witness a close battle between top stars including Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another. Other contenders include Michael B. Jordan for Sinners, Timothee Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent.
The 'Best Actress' category at the 98th Oscars also includes several marquee names, including Emma Stone, Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value) and Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue).
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