AceShowbiz - The 2026 Oscars are officially scheduled, marking Hollywood's grand celebration of the year's best films and performances. The 98th Academy Awards will take place in March 2026, bringing together stars, nominees, and movie enthusiasts for a night honoring cinematic excellence.

The ceremony will be hosted at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The event is set to be hosted by Conan O'Brien and presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Before the announcement of nominations, O'Brien discussed what fans can anticipate during the ceremony in an interview with ABC News’ Chris Connelly. He mentioned that many creative ideas for the show develop later, depending on the nominees and the cultural conversation at the time. "You have to wait and see which movies are nominated, what's in the zeitgeist... sometimes those late ideas are the best ones," he said.

Although O'Brien kept specific plans under wraps, he hinted that the ceremony will feature "a lot of magic." He also teased that viewers might see explosions and CGI effects, describing the event as a chance to elevate the Oscars experience a notch higher.

The 98th Academy Awards are officially set for Sunday, March 15, 2026. This ceremony will honor films released in 2025 and will present awards across 24 categories. Notably, a new category recognizing outstanding achievement in casting will be introduced this year.

Nominations were announced earlier on January 22, 2026. Leading the pack is the vampire thriller Sinners, which received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations—the highest ever for a single film. This film is a strong contender in major categories including Best Picture, Director, and Acting.

For those wanting to watch the awards live, the 2026 Oscars will be broadcast in the United States on ABC and available for streaming on Hulu. The event is expected to begin around 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT on March 15, 2026. Additional streaming options include official Academy platforms like Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and their social media channels, which will also provide red carpet coverage.

During the nominations reveal on January 22, fans were able to stream the announcement on ABC's Good Morning America, Disney+, Hulu, and the Academy's digital platforms. The nominees were unveiled by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman, adding excitement leading up to the main event.