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Academy Awards
Annual awards for cinematic achievements
Overview
The Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, are awards based on artistic and technical merit in film.
2026 Oscar winners
| Rank | Movie | Wins |
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1
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One Battle After Another | 6 |
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2
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Sinners | 4 |
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3
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Frankenstein | 3 |
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4
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KPop Demon Hunters | 2 |
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5
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Hamnet | 1 |
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Billboard
Kyle Hodge
Where to Watch the 2026 Oscars Online for Free
The 98th Academy Awards launches March 15 at 7 p.m. ET.
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Footwear News
Stacia Datskovska
How to Watch the Oscars 2026 Red Carpet Online for Free
A guide to witnessing the best fashion moments at the 98th Academy Awards in real time, with the help of top streaming services (and their free trials).
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Rolling Stone
Alexis Mikulski Ruiz
Where to Watch the 2026 Oscars Online for Free Without Cable
Here’s where to watch the 98th Annual Academy Awards online without cable, including free streaming options
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Forbes
Rick Ellis, Contributor
Do The Academy Awards Still Matter To Most Americans?
It has become just another event that people can gamble on at prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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AV Club
Matt Schimkowitz
Oscar viewership sinks to four-year low
17.9 million people tuned into the Academy Awards, the lowest viewership since 2022.
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How-To Geek
T.M. Amrita
Oscars 2026: How and when you can watch this year's Academy Awards
All you need to know about the 98th Academy Awards.
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LA Times
Robert Lloyd
All hail Conan O'Brien, who could host the Oscars forever and we wouldn't mind
The comedian returned to host the 98th Academy Awards, and it was an even livelier and funnier show than the previous year.
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HuffPost
Oscars 2026: A Night Of Firsts!
The 98th Academy Awards brought a lot of firsts, from Michael B. Jordan winning for “Best Actor” to “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” also hitting it big.
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Associated Press
ANDREW DALTON
Conan O'Brien plays Aunt Gladys and takes shots at AI and Chalamet at 2026 Oscars
Conan O’Brien played on his famous red hair and pale skin for an Aunt Gladys opening at the Oscars and took shots at artificial intelligence, the Oscars' move to YouTube and Timothée Chalamet’s takes on the fine arts. “I am Conan O’Brien and I am honored to be the last human host of the Academy Awards,” O’Brien said after taking the stage for the ABC telecast at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday night. O'Brien, who also hosted the event last year, warned the audience that security would be high.
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CinemaBlend
Caroline Young
I’m Getting Pumped For Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Return After Hearing The Academy Head Honcho’s Tease
The host with the most is back!
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Deseret News
Margaret Darby
The 98th Oscars drew 17.9 million viewers, slipping to a 4-year low
The drop in viewership broke a four-year growth streak for the Academy Awards, which reached a post-pandemic high of 19.7 million viewers last year.
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The Wrap
Loree Seitz
Oscars Led an Overall Decline in Awards Season Ratings — With One Exception
Sunday’s Oscars closed out awards season on a ratings downtick, joining declines across the board for virtually every other major ceremony.
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Gold Derby
Kevin P. Sullivan
2026 Oscars ultimate FAQ: How to watch, who’s presenting, who’s performing, who’s favored to win
Everything you need to know about Hollywood's biggest night, including our printable ballot.
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TechRadar
Krishi Chowdhary
There's a sneaky way to watch Oscars 2026 replay for FREE
We uncovered a sneaky way to watch the 2026 Oscars for FREE – from anywhere in the world, without coughing up for a premium streaming subscription. Here's the trick.
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