98th Academy Awards
Also known as Oscars 2026, The 98th Academy Awards
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. During the gala, the AMPAS presented the Academy Awards in 24 categories, honoring films released in 2025. The ceremony was televised in the United States by ABC and streamed on Hulu. Comedian Conan O'Brien returned to host the show for the second consecutive time, after receiving acclaim for hosting the previous year, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers for the third consecutive year, and Hamish Hamilton returning as director.
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Key facts
- Date
- March 15, 2026
- Site
- Dolby Theatre , Hollywood, Los Angeles , California, U.S.
- Hosted by
- Conan O'Brien
- Preshow hosts
- Tamron Hall , Jesse Palmer
- Produced by
- Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan
- Directed by
- Hamish Hamilton
- Best picture
- One Battle After Another
- Most awards
- One Battle After Another (6)
- Most nominations
- Sinners (16)
- Network
- Broadcast: , ABC , Streaming: , Hulu
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The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. During the gala, the AMPAS presented the Academy Awards (commonly referred to as the Oscars) in 24 categories, honoring films released in 2025. The ceremony was televised in the United States by ABC and streamed on Hulu. Comedian Conan O'Brien returned to host the show for the second consecutive time, after receiving acclaim for hosting the previous year, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers for the third consecutive year, and Hamish Hamilton returning as director.
In related events, the Academy held its 16th Governors Awards ceremony at the Ray Dolby Ballroom of the Ovation Hollywood complex in Hollywood on November 16, 2025. The Academy Scientific and Technical Awards were presented by host Sofia Carson on April 28, 2026, in a ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.