Oscars 2026: Where to Watch, Nominees, Red Carpet Arrivals, and Winner Predictions

Oscars 2026 is officially here, and viewers can expect another night filled with prestigious recognitions for some of their favourite celebrities in the industry. Below is everything you need to know about the Academy Awards, from where to watch it live to the winner predictions making a buzz online.

When Will the Oscars 2026 Premiere?

The Oscars 2026 will commence on Sunday, 15 March at 7 pm ET or 4 pm PT. The awards show will air live starting at 11 pm GMT in the UK.

Where to Watch the Oscars 2026 in the US?

The 98th Academy Awards will air live on ABC and will also be available to stream on Hulu. Users can also watch via the ABC app or the network's official website. Other platforms streaming the Oscars this year include YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and Fubo.

Where to Watch the Oscars 2026 in the UK?

British fans can watch this year's Oscars on ITV1. It will also be streamed on ITVX.

Who Are This Year's Major Nominees?

The Academy Awards released its full list of nominees in January. Nominees for Best Picture include 'Bugonia', 'F1', 'Frankenstein', 'Hamnet', 'Marty Supreme', 'One Battle After Another', 'The Secret Agent', 'Sentimental Value', 'Sinners', and 'Train Dreams'.

Nominees for Best Actor include Timothée Chalamet for 'Marty Supreme', Leonardo DiCaprio for 'One Battle After Another', Ethan Hawke for 'Blue Moon', Michael B Jordan for 'Sinners', and Wagner Moura for 'The Secret Agent'. The nominees for Best Actress are Jessie Buckley for 'Hamnet', Rose Byrne for 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You', Kate Hudson for 'Song Sung Blue', Renate Reinsve for 'Sentimental Value', and Emma Stone for 'Bugonia'.

Other categories include Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Animated Feature Film, Best International Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, Best Animated Short Film, Best Live-Action Short Film, Best Documentary Feature Film, and Best Documentary Short.

The Oscars 2026 also marks the first time the Best Casting category has been introduced. The nominees are 'Hamnet', 'Marty Supreme', 'One Battle After Another', 'The Secret Agent', and 'Sinners'.

Red Carpet Arrivals

Ahead of the awards show, several celebrities have already arrived at the Dolby Theatre. Supporting Actress nominee Teyana Taylor, Moura, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Damson Idris, Joe Alwyn, Emma Stone, Zoe Saldaña, Demi Moore, Jessie Buckley, Wunmi Mosaku, Leonardo DiCaprio, Anne Hathaway, Pedro Pascal, and more have already been photographed at the venue.

The Oscars 2026 Winner Predictions

'Sinners' is predicted to win big during tonight's Academy Awards, having been nominated in most categories. Lead star Michael B Jordan, who plays the role of Smoke, is also predicted to win Best Actor. 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are also predicted to take home Best Original Song for their track 'Golden', which the trio will perform live on stage.

Who Will Host the Oscars and Who Will Perform?

Conan O'Brien will host this year's Oscars. Performers include Josh Groban, and a large ensemble will perform 'I Lied to You' from 'Sinners'.