Oscars 2026 Highlights: Michael B Jordan Best Actor, Jessie Buckley Best Actress, One Battle After Another Best Picture |
In a few hours, the 98th Academy Awards ceremony will begin at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
The live broadcast in India is set to start at 4.30 am IST with the red carpet event, followed by the awards presentation.
This year, the Oscars will be hosted by late-night host Conan O'Brien, who also emceed the 2025 show. The awards will also see actor-producer Priyanka Chopra turn presenter at the star-studded event.
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler's Sinners is leading the awards race this season with 16 nods, including top honours of best picture, director, and actor.
Besides Sinners, the best picture nominees are Sentimental Value, The Secret Agent, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, Hamnet, Frankenstein, F1: The Movie, Bugonia, and Train Dreams.
Other best actor nominees are Michael B Jordan for Sinners, Timothee Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent.
In the best actress category, the nominees are Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Emma Stone (Bugonia), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), and Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You).
Here Are The Live Updates For Oscars 2026:
With 4 Movies, Iran And Israel Take The Gulf War To Oscars 2026
Two films each from Iran and Israel are up for an Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards. Read more here.
Frankenstein Wins Second Oscar, This Time For Best Make-Up And Hairstyling
Best Make-Up And Hairstyling Oscar goes to Frankenstein, marking the second Oscar for the film.
A monster of a transformation. Congratulations to Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey for winning the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for FRANKENSTEIN! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/rOwZT7thPm— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
A monster of a transformation. Congratulations to Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey for winning the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for FRANKENSTEIN! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/rOwZT7thPm
Frankenstein Wins Best Costume Design Oscar
Best Costume Design goes to Kate Hawley for Frankenstein. The award was presented by Anna Wintour and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway.
Stitched for Oscar gold. Congratulations to Kate Hawley on winning Best Costume Design for FRANKENSTEIN! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/SUgAX4AKap— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
Stitched for Oscar gold. Congratulations to Kate Hawley on winning Best Costume Design for FRANKENSTEIN! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/SUgAX4AKap
Oscars 2026: 6 Celebrities Banned From Academy Awards
From WIll Smith to Harvey Weinstein, here are six celebrities who are not welcome to the Oscars 2026. Read full story here.
Best Animated Short Film Oscar Goes To...
Girl Who Cried Pearls wins Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.
The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to... THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/X9BmtmahLv— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to... THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/X9BmtmahLv
KPop: Demon Hunters Wins Best Animated Feature
Oscar for the Best Animated Feature goes to KPop: Demon Hunters. The award was presented by Will Arnett and Channing Tatum.
Idols by day. Hunters by night. Oscar winners tonight. KPOP DEMON HUNTERS secures the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/J2a58sJ2Ci— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
Idols by day. Hunters by night. Oscar winners tonight. KPOP DEMON HUNTERS secures the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/J2a58sJ2Ci
Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas Go Monochrome On Red Carpet
Priyanka Chopra was spotted wearing a white, strapless Dior gown, whereas, Nick Jonas was dressed in a tailored suit. Read the full story here.
Amy Madigan Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar For Weapons
Best Supporting Actress goes to Amy Madigan for Weapons. The award was presented by Zoe Saldana.
Congratulations to Amy Madigan for winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for WEAPONS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/7jUqYJwiLe— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
Congratulations to Amy Madigan for winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for WEAPONS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/7jUqYJwiLe
Oscars 2026: Host Conan O'Brien Says These Are "Chaotic Times"
In his Oscars 2026 opening comments, host Conan O'Brien says these are "chaotic times" amid the Iran-Israel War. "Let us celebrate not because all is well, but because we hope," he said.
Where To Watch Oscars 2026 In India?
Indian viewers can watch the Oscars 2026 on JioHotstar and Star Movies. Read more here.
Oscars 2026: Palestinian Actor Can't Attend Ceremony Due To US Travel Ban
Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees, who stars in the Oscar-nominated The Voice of Hind Rajab, couldn't make it to the awards ceremony due to a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration. Read the story here.
Oscars 2026 Begins With Conan O'Brien Returning As Host
Conan O'Brien begins hosting Oscars 2026.
Kylie Jenner Stuns In Custom Schiaparelli
Kylie Jenner is set to grace the Oscars 2026 red carpet in a custom red Schiaparelli dress. She is accompanying her partner, Best Actor Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet, to the ceremony.
Priyanka Chopra To Present At Oscars 2026
Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra is set to present at award at the 98th Academy Awards. Her husband, singer-actor Nick Jonas, is accompanying her to the ceremony. Priyanka posted an Instagram Story with her and Nick reaching the Oscars venue in a golf cart.
Oscars 2026 Introduces The First Award For Casting Directors
It will be for the first time in Academy Awards history that an award will be given to casting directors. Read the full story here.
Oscars 2026: Here's The Full List Of Nominations
Ryan Coogler's Sinners is leading the Oscars race with an impressive 16 nominations. Read the full list of nominations here.
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