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Hollywood’s biggest night is here. The Oscars 2026 live updates have been pouring in from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, March 15, 2026. It was broadcast live on ABC and streaming live on Hulu for fans everywhere. Here is your complete breakdown of how to watch, who’s hosting, what’s nominated, and all the jaw-dropping moments from the night. As a result, the entire world was talking.

In addition to memorable Oscars 2026 performances, Jim Carrey captivated audiences with his full French speech, winning hearts at the 51st César Awards.

How to Watch the Oscars 2026 on ABC and Hulu

The Oscars 2026 aired live on ABC beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. This made it one of the most accessible awards ceremonies in history. Viewers without cable could stream the full telecast live on HuluYouTube TVAT&T TV, and FuboTV. Thus, no matter where fans were, the golden statuettes were just one click away.

Red carpet coverage kicked off earlier in the day at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT. It was hosted by Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer on ABC. Meanwhile, viral social media sensation Amelia Dimoldenberg (Chicken Shop Date) returned for her third consecutive year as the official Oscars red carpet correspondent and social media ambassador.

And for those planning ahead — starting in 2029, the Oscars will stream exclusively on YouTube. So enjoy ABC and Hulu while they last!

Conan O’Brien Returns to Host the Oscars 2026

Comedian and former late-night icon Conan O’Brien returned as host of the Oscars 2026 for his second consecutive year. AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer called the decision an easy one. “Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence,” Kramer said.

Conan O'Brien smiling on stage while hosting the Oscars 2026. He is wearing a classic black tuxedo with a black bow tie and a white dress shirt, captured in an upbeat moment during the ceremony broadcast.
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O’Brien himself kept expectations real going in. He said, “It’s not just about being funny moment-to-moment — it’s about acknowledging what this is in the larger sense,” he told press. “I’m the entryway for the person watching at home.” As for poking fun at the current political climate? O’Brien drew the line: “It has to be funny without tipping into anger or politics.”

Sinners Makes Oscar History with a Record 16 Nominations

The biggest story of the 2026 Oscars live updates season has been Ryan Coogler’s Sinners — which shattered the all-time record for most Oscar nominations ever received by a single film with 16 nominations. This surpassed the previous record of 14 shared by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997), and La La Land (2016). The film also broke the record for the most Black individuals nominated for a single film, at ten.

One Battle After Another by Paul Thomas Anderson followed with 13 nominations. Meanwhile, FrankensteinMarty Supreme, and Sentimental Value each earned 9 nominations. Finally, Hamnet came in with 8.

Oscars 2026 Best Picture Nominees: Full List of Contenders

The ten Best Picture contenders at the Oscars 2026 were:

Bugonia · F1 · Frankenstein · Hamnet · Marty Supreme · One Battle After Another · The Secret Agent · Sentimental Value · Sinners · Train Dreams

Can Sinners complete its historic sweep? Can Timothée Chalamet — nominated for Best Actor and Best Picture producer at just 30 years old, the youngest since Marlon Brando to earn three acting nominations — claim his first Oscar gold for Marty Supreme? Or will Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Ethan Hawke, or Wagner Moura steal the night?

In the Best Actress race, Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), and Emma Stone (Bugonia) all delivered performances that critics called once-in-a-decade.

Historic New Category: Best Casting

For the first time in 25 years, the Academy introduced a brand-new Oscar category at the 98th ceremony. This was the Academy Award for Best Casting, the first new competitive Oscar since Best Animated Feature debuted in 2001. Films nominated include SinnersHamnetMarty SupremeOne Battle After Another, and The Secret Agent.

Unforgettable Performances and Tributes

The Oscars 2026 stage — designed as a breathtaking garden courtyard bathed in golden-hour light, filled with real handmade trees — set the perfect backdrop for an emotional night of performances.

Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq performed “I Lied to You” from Sinners alongside a legendary ensemble including Misty Copeland, Brittany Howard, Shaboozey, Buddy Guy, and Jayme Lawson. Additionally, the KPop Demon Hunters singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami delivered a dazzling performance of “Golden.”

Musicians Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami pose together backstage at the Oscars 2026. They are dressed in sleek, coordinated black outfits with edgy styling, including leather accents and unique braided hairstyles, while making peace signs for the camera.
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In a tearful In Memoriam segment, Barbra Streisand performed a tribute to her The Way We Were co-star Robert Redford, who passed in September 2025. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan honored the late Rob Reiner. And the Bridesmaids cast — Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, and Kristen Wiig — reunited on stage for the film’s 15th anniversary. As a result, they brought the house down.

The Oscars 2026: A Night Hollywood Will Never Forget

From the record-shattering dominance of Sinners to Conan O’Brien’s sharp wit, from a brand-new Oscar category to Barbra Streisand’s heartbreaking tribute, the Oscars 2026 live updates delivered exactly what Hollywood promised. This was history, heart, and Hollywood magic.

Just like the recent award season surprises, the Oscars 2026 nominations had their share of shockers and snubs, echoing trends seen at the Emmy Awards where diversity and drama dominated conversations.

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