The Oscars 2026: about Hollywood’s Most Anticipated Night

The 98th Academy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most competitive and intriguing editions in recent years.
The ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the prestigious Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and will be broadcast live in the United States on ABC and streamed on Hulu in more than 200 countries worldwide.

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Venue, stage and new features of the ceremony

The historic Dolby Theatre once again hosts the most important event in world cinema, with Conan O’Brien confirmed for the second consecutive year as the official host of the evening.

For the first time in Academy Awards history, the new category Best Casting has been introduced, bringing the total number of competitive categories to 24.

The ceremony celebrates not only talent in front of the camera but also the professionals behind the scenes, with the Scientific and Technical Awards scheduled for April 28, 2026, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Nominations: records and expectations

The Oscar nominations were announced on January 22, 2026, during a ceremony at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, presented by Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman.

Leading the race is Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, which has made history with 16 nominations, the highest number ever achieved by a single film in the history of the Academy Awards.

Following closely is One Battle After Another by Paul Thomas Anderson with 14 nominations, while other major contenders include Marty Supreme, Hamnet – In the Name of the Son, and Frankenstein.

Among the most anticipated acting nominations are high-profile performers such as Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), and Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), while in the race for the leading actress awards notable names include Jessie Buckley (Hamnet) and Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You).

Predictions and curiosities from the awards season

The road to the Oscars has already been marked by several award ceremonies that often act as indicators for the Academy Awards results. The Producers Guild Awards crowned One Battle After Another, suggesting a possible winning streak heading into the Oscars.

The SAG Awards, now renamed the Actor Awards, also delivered surprises: Michael B. Jordan was honored as Best Actor for Sinners, surpassing favorites such as Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio in one of the most applauded performances of the season.

According to critical analyses and prediction platforms like ScreenRant, the race for Best Picture remains extremely open, with several films competing for the top prize, making it difficult to identify a definitive favorite.

Among the curiosities, Timothée Chalamet could make history by becoming one of the youngest winners of the Best Actor Oscar, a result that critics consider both possible and significant for the future of world cinema.

Oscars 2026: how to watch

Oscar night will attract global attention from movie lovers, creative industries and media outlets, with live television broadcasts, social media coverage, red carpet events and exclusive content.

The ceremony remains one of the most widely followed television and online events of the year, with over 200 countries connected worldwide.