The 98th Annual Academy Awards, also known as the annual Oscars ceremony, will premiere live on ABC Sunday, March 15 beginning at 7/6c. Returning as host for the second year in a row, Emmy Award-winning comedian Conan O’Brien will be joined by a plethora of star-studded nominees and presenters to celebrate achievements and outstanding performances throughout the film industry this past year.

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ABC is airing “The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose” immediately after the live telecast of the Oscars today, Sunday, March 15. The half‑hour special reunites 18 former Bachelorettes to welcome the franchise’s new lead,

The Oscars, with host Conan O'Brien, are airing on Sunday, March 15. Here's everything you need to know to watch.

Sinners leads the 2026 Oscar nominations with a record-breaking 16 nods. One Battle After Another has 13 nods, followed by Frankenstein, Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value with nine each. All five of those films are up for best picture, along with Bugonia, F1, Hamnet, The Secret Agent and Train Dreams.

What to Know About the 2026 Oscars. This year’s Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 15, starting at 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT. The ceremony will be available to watch on AB

The 98th Academy Awards are bringing Hollywood's biggest stars, surprise reunions and unforgettable tributes to the Dolby Theatre. Here's everything you need to know.