The 2026 Oscars: How to Watch, Who’s Hosting, and What to Expect
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The 98th Academy Awards are on this Sunday, March 15, live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Whether you’re a devoted cinephile or just in it for the red carpet looks, here’s everything you need to know to watch without missing a beat.
When do the Oscars start?
The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT on Sunday, March 15. The show typically runs three or more hours, so plan accordingly.
When is the red carpet?
Pre-show coverage begins well before the ceremony.
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3:30 p.m. ET:ABC's official red carpet coverage starts, hosted by Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer, with Amelia Dimoldenberg returning as official social media correspondent
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4 p.m. ET:E!'s extended red carpet broadcast begins
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6:30 p.m. ET:ABC's pre-show transitions into ceremony coverage
How to watch
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Cable or antenna:Tune to ABC
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Hulu:The full ceremony streams live on Hulu with no Live TV upgrade required
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ABC.com / ABC app:Free to stream with a cable login
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Live TV streamers: YouTube TV , DirecTV Stream , and Fubo TV all carry ABC, most with free trials for new subscribers
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On demand:The ceremony will be available to stream starting March 16
Who is hosting this year?
Conan O’Brien returns as host for the second consecutive year.
Who is presenting?
The presenter lineup includes Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Demi Moore, Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña, Pedro Pascal, Maya Rudolph, and Nicole Kidman, among others.
Who is performing?
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"Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters will be performed by Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna alongside Korean instrumentalists and dancers
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"I Lied to You" from Sinners will be performed by Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq, joined by an ensemble including Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Shaboozey, Misty Copeland, and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
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