The Oscars 2026 Ceremony
- Mar 15, 2026, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
The Academy Awards, often referred to as the Oscars, annually honors the finest films, performances, and creative skills in the movie industry over the past 12 months.
The upcoming ceremony will present 24 award categories and will include a brand-new accolade: Best Casting.
The most prestigious award of the night is, of course, Best Picture, and many films will be strategically released throughout the year to earn a nomination.
If you cannot wait to watch the ceremony, here are all the latest details on the Oscars 2026, including its date, venue, host, changes, award categories, and broadcasting information.
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What Date is the Oscars 2026 Ceremony?
The 98th Academy Awards is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 15, 2025.
Where Will It Take Place?
The Academy Awards has been held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, since the venue first opened in 2001, and the 2026 Oscars will be no exception.
Who Will Host the 2026 Oscars?
Following his successful debut as Oscars host in March 2025, it was announced Conan O’Brien will return to the stage to host the 2026 ceremony.
Will There Be Any Changes to the Ceremony?
Movie fans can expect some big changes to the Academy Awards in 2026. The first change is a brand-new award category: Best Casting.
It has been created to shine a spotlight on the finest casting directors in the film industry, and it’s the first time in ten years that the Oscars has introduced a new category.
In addition to a new accolade, the Academy Awards will now require its members to watch all nominated films in each category before casting their votes.
What Are the Award Categories?
Every filmmaker, actor, actress, and screenwriter who has released a film in 2025 will be hoping to receive a nomination in one of the following categories:
- Best Picture
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Original Screenplay
- Best Adapted Screenplay
Also, the award show will celebrate the finest creatives in the film industry in the following categories:
- Best Film Editing
- Best Cinematography
- Best Costume Design
- Best Production Design
- Best Sound
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Casting
- Best Original Song
- Best Original Score
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Plus, it will celebrate various short films and international flicks with the following awards:
- Best International Feature Film
- Best Documentary Feature
- Best Documentary Short Film
- Best Live Action Short Film
- Best Animated Feature Film
- Best Animated Short Film
What Date Will the Oscar Nominations Be Announced?
If you cannot wait to find out if your favorite movie, actor, actress, or director of the year has received a nod, don’t miss the nomination announcement on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The event will be followed by a nominees’ luncheon on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, which brings together all nominees for a beautiful dinner at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.
When is the Final Voting Period?
The Academy will vote for their favorite nominees during the final voting period, which is scheduled to take place from February 26, 2026, to March 5, 2026.
Where Can I Watch the Oscars 2026?
Find out if your favorite actress, actor, film, or director has won an award by switching your channel to ABC on March 15, 2025, to watch the Academy Awards in the United States.
Canadians can enjoy every second of the ceremony on CTV, and UK film fans can tune into the event on NOW TV or Sky Cinema Oscars.
The 2026 Oscars will be shown on the Seven Network or 7plus in Australia, German movie lovers can enjoy it on ProSieben, and it will be available on Canal+ in France.
