Oscars 2026: Date, Location, and What to Expect from the Ceremony
23 january 2026 в 01:13
The Oscars have officially been added to the calendar. Hollywood’s most significant night will return in 2026 to celebrate the best films and performances of the year, bringing together stars, nominees, and film fans at the Academy Awards ceremony. Here’s when the Oscars will take place in 2026 and what you need to know in advance.
The Oscars — officially the 98th Academy Awards ceremony — will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Conan O’Brien will host the event, and it is organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Before the announcement of the nominations, O’Brien spoke with Chris Connelly from ABC News about what viewers can expect from Hollywood’s most significant night. «We have a lot of possibilities», - O’Brien said, noting that many creative ideas come later when the nominees and cultural discussions become clearer. «We need to wait and see which films will be nominated, what is in the spirit of the times… sometimes the late ideas turn out to be the best».
Although he did not reveal specific plans, O’Brien hinted that viewers can expect «a lot of magic» this year. «There will be explosions, CGI will be used», - he added. «I see this second ceremony as an opportunity to raise the bar».
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, and will celebrate films released in 2025. The event will feature 24 award categories, including a new award for achievements in casting.
Nominations will be announced on January 22, 2026, and the vampire thriller «The Sinners» will lead the list with a record 16 Oscar nominations — the most for a single film — and will be a strong contender in categories such as Best Picture, Director, and Actor.
The 2026 Oscars ceremony will be broadcast live in the U.S. on ABC and on the streaming service Hulu, starting around 7:00 PM Eastern Time / 4:00 PM Pacific Time on March 15, 2026. Viewers will also be able to watch the broadcast and red carpet content on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and the Academy’s official social media platforms.
For the nomination announcement on January 22, fans will be able to watch the broadcast on ABC’s «Good Morning America», - Disney+, Hulu, and the Academy’s digital platforms, with nominees presented by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman
The Oscars — officially the 98th Academy Awards ceremony — will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Conan O’Brien will host the event, and it is organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Before the announcement of the nominations, O’Brien spoke with Chris Connelly from ABC News about what viewers can expect from Hollywood’s most significant night. «We have a lot of possibilities», - O’Brien said, noting that many creative ideas come later when the nominees and cultural discussions become clearer. «We need to wait and see which films will be nominated, what is in the spirit of the times… sometimes the late ideas turn out to be the best».
Although he did not reveal specific plans, O’Brien hinted that viewers can expect «a lot of magic» this year. «There will be explosions, CGI will be used», - he added. «I see this second ceremony as an opportunity to raise the bar».
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, and will celebrate films released in 2025. The event will feature 24 award categories, including a new award for achievements in casting.
Nominations will be announced on January 22, 2026, and the vampire thriller «The Sinners» will lead the list with a record 16 Oscar nominations — the most for a single film — and will be a strong contender in categories such as Best Picture, Director, and Actor.
The 2026 Oscars ceremony will be broadcast live in the U.S. on ABC and on the streaming service Hulu, starting around 7:00 PM Eastern Time / 4:00 PM Pacific Time on March 15, 2026. Viewers will also be able to watch the broadcast and red carpet content on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and the Academy’s official social media platforms.
For the nomination announcement on January 22, fans will be able to watch the broadcast on ABC’s «Good Morning America», - Disney+, Hulu, and the Academy’s digital platforms, with nominees presented by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman
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