Conan O’Brien is hosting the 98th Academy Awards tonight, March 15, marking his second consecutive year leading the ceremony, which will air on ABC and be available for streaming on Hulu.
The 2026 Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This year’s awards recognize films released between January 1 and December 31, 2025.
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” has made Oscar history with a record-breaking 16 nominations, surpassing the previous record of 14 nominations held by “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land.” “Sinners” also broke the record for the most Black individuals nominated for a single film, with 10 nominations. Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” received 13 nominations, while “Frankenstein,” “Marty Supreme,” and “Sentimental Value” are tied for third with nine nominations each.
A new category, Best Casting, will be presented at this year’s ceremony, recognizing the function of casting directors in assembling film ensembles.
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