Host Conan O’Brien will guide viewers and audience members through the evening.
Last Updated: March 15, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT
The 98th Academy Awards are officially here.
The biggest and brightest stars from across Hollywood and the world of entertainment are converging in Los Angeles on Sunday to honor the most prestigious works of filmmaking delivered over the last year.
The scene is set for a history-making night with a star-studded list of presenters, performances of some of the top music from last year’s films, and hotly contested races across several high-profile award categories.
Follow below to see how the night unfolds.
Watch the 2026 Oscars on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
When is the ABC Oscars red carpet pre-show?
This year’s Oscars red carpet pre-show, the official lead-in to the ceremony, will be hosted by talk show host Tamron Hall and «Bachelor» host Jesse Palmer.
You can watch the pre-show on ABC and Hulu when it airs at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Prior to the ABC Oscars red carpet pre-show, don’t miss «On the Red Carpet at the Oscars» as nominees arrive at the Dolby Theater.
The pre-show, which will include Linsey Davis, Whit Johnson, Lara Spencer, Chris Connelly and more, will be available starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC and available to stream on ABC News Live.
How to watch the Oscars tonight
The 2026 Oscars will air live on ABC in more than 200 territories worldwide beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
You can watch the Oscars ceremony for free over-the-air on your local ABC station. It will also be available to stream on Hulu.
