Don’t miss Hollywood’s biggest night.
On March 15, 2026, the 98th Oscars will celebrate the best movies of 2025. Hosted by Conan O’Brien at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the ceremony will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and Hulu. With pre-show festivities beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET, viewers can expect to see beloved previous winners presenting major awards.
Top contenders include “Sinners” with 16 nominations, “One Battle After Another” following with 13, “Marty Supreme” with nine, and “Hamnet” with seven. As always, the Oscars bring surprises and snubs; noticeably absent from nominations is “Wicked: For Good.”
Viewers can catch the live broadcast through ABC’s local station, online via ABC.com, or through the ABC app by logging into a pay TV provider. The ceremony will also stream on Hulu, allowing subscribers to watch without cable.
For the budget-conscious or those without cable, options include Hulu’s streaming deals or live TV replacements. Hulu offers a generous 30-day free trial, and limited-time bundle deals are available. Other live TV options, such as YouTube TV and Sling TV, also offer introductory pricing to watch the event live.
In the run-up to the event, the Academy announced presenters, including last year’s winners Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin, Adrien Brody, and Zoe Saldaña. Additional presenters such as Javier Bardem, Demi Moore, and Chris Evans will join them.
For those looking to catch up on the nominated films for Best Picture, various streaming platforms provide access: “Bugonia” and “Hamnet” on Peacock, “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” on HBO Max, “Frankenstein” and “Train Dreams” on Netflix, “F1” on Apple TV, and “The Secret Agent” on Hulu.