The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is underway at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
The live broadcast in India began at 4.30 am IST with the red carpet event, followed by the awards presentation.
This year, the Oscars is being hosted by late-night host Conan O'Brien, who also emceed the 2025 show. The awards will also see actor-producer Priyanka Chopra turn presenter at the star-studded event.
Black Panther director Ryan Coogler's Sinners is leading the awards race this season with 16 nods, including top honours of best picture, director, and actor.
Besides Sinners, the best picture nominees are Sentimental Value, The Secret Agent, One Battle After Another, Marty Supreme, Hamnet, Frankenstein, F1: The Movie, Bugonia, and Train Dreams.
Other best actor nominees are Michael B Jordan for Sinners, Timothee Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon, and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent.
In the best actress category, the nominees are Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Emma Stone (Bugonia), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), and Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I'd Kick You).
Here Are The Live Updates For Oscars 2026:
Golden Makes History, First K-Pop Song To Win Best Original Song Oscar
Golden from KPop Demon Hunters becomes the first K-Pop song to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
The Honmoon is sealed! The Oscar for Best Original Song goes to “Golden” from KPOP DEMON HUNTERS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/TxLeg4RHB3
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Norway's Sentimental Value Wins Best International Feature Film Oscar
Sentimental Value from Norway is the winner of Best International Feature Film Oscar. This is the first Oscar for Norway in the category. Director Joachim Trier, on stage, called himself "a film nerd from Norway".
Norway snags the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. Congratulations to the cast and crew of SENTIMENTAL VALUE! 🇳🇴 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/16dzGEWofh
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Priyanka Chopra Presents International Feature Film Oscar
Priyanka Chopra presents International Feature Film Oscar with Oscar winner Javier Bardem.
Ejae, Audrey Nuna, And Rei Ami Perform Golden From KPop Demon Hunters
Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami set the Oscars stage on fire with their Golden performance. Golden is also nominated for Best Original Song. The song features in KPop Demon Hunters, the winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
Sinners Wins Oscar For Best Cinematography
Autumn Durald Arkapaw of Sinners picks up Best Cinematography Oscar, third for the night. She is the first woman of colour to win the Academy Award in this category.
A historic win behind the lens. Autumn Durald Arkapaw becomes the first woman of color to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography for SINNERS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/6rV8an7dte
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Best Editing Oscar Goes To One Battle After Another
One Battle After Another wins Oscar for Best Editing.
Andy Jurgensen makes the final cut! Congratulations on the Oscar for Best Film Editing! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/aL8ITfofc3
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 3? Anna Wintour And Anne Hathaway On Oscars Stage
In a straight-up promotion for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Vogue queen Anna Wintour and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway presented the Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup And Hairstyling. The character of Meryl Streep's iconic character Miranda Priestly is said to be modelled on Anna Wintour.
In a key moment on the stage, Anna Wintour called Anne Hathaway "Emily" in a hat-tip to how Miranda Priestly (mis)refers to her character Andy. Maybe Anna Wintour can star in The Devil Wears Prada 3?
Brad Pitt's F1 Wins Oscar For Best Sound
F1, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski, is the winner of Best Sound Oscar.
Time for a victory lap. Congratulations to Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta on winning the Oscar for Best Sound for F1! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/WQ5QlSoDe9
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Best Original Score Oscar Goes To Ludwig Goransson For Sinners
Sinners composer Ludwig Goransson scoops up the Academy Award for Best Original Score. This is his third Oscar after Oppenheimer and Black Panther, directed by Ryan Coogler of Sinners.
The blues sound better with gold. Congratulations to Ludwig Göransson on winning the Oscar for Best Original Score for SINNERS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/GeGbvqROev
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
The category was presented by the cast of Bridesmaids, including Kirsten Wiig and Melissa McCarthy.
Mr Nobody Against Putin Wins Best Documentary Feature Oscar
The winner of the Best Documentary Feature Oscar is Mr Nobody Against Putin.
In his awards acceptance speech, documentary's co-director Pavel Talankin said, "In the name of our future, our children, stop all of these wars now!"
Congratulations to MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN, this year's Best Documentary Feature Film #Oscars pic.twitter.com/uTTu9gtKYe
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
All The Empty Rooms Wins Best Documentary Short Film
All The Empty Rooms takes home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film.
ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS wins the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Congratulations #Oscars pic.twitter.com/coBs5EDKHp
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas Serving Couple Goals
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas brought classic Hollywood glam to Oscars 2026. The couple has previously attended the 2019 and 2021 editions of the Academy Awards.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas x 98th #Oscars pic.twitter.com/MCCj1HOQH1
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Avatar: Fire And Ash Wins Best Visual Effects Oscar
The Best Visual Effects Oscar goes to James Cameron's Avatar: Fire And Ash.
Pandora built pixel by pixel. Congratulations to the team behind AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH, this year’s Best Visual Effects winner! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/3eQs4BpDyr
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Best Production Design Oscar Goes To Frankenstein
Frankenstein wins the Best Production Design Oscar. The award was presented by Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver. "Thank you, Mary Shelley," said Tamara Deverell as she accepted the award, thanking the Frankenstein author.
Congratulations to the talented production design team behind FRANKENSTEIN! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/LmRcd8y8Iw
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Oscars 2026 In Memoriam: Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Robert Redford And More Remembered
Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, Robert Redford, Catherine O'Hara, and Giorgio Armani among others remembered by the Academy in the In Memoriam segment.
Oscar 2026: Here Are The Best-Dressed Celebs
From Priyanka Chopra and Anne Hathaway to Demi Moore and Kylie Jenner, the celebrities arrived in their finest ensembles for the Oscars 2026. See here.
Sinners Wins First Award Of The Night, For Original Screenplay
Sinners has opened its Oscars account with the first win of the night. Director Ryan Coogler takes home the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Saints and sinners alike agree: history is written tonight! Congratulations to Ryan Coogler on winning Best Original Screenplay for SINNERS. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/YfiVomhRaa
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
One Battle After Another Wins Best Adapted Screenplay
The Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay goes to Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another. The award was presented by Avengers: Endgame co-stars Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans.
What time is it? Time to celebrate. Paul Thomas Anderson wins Best Adapted Screenplay for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/oc9Raln2IT
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Timothee Chalamet Has Already Created Oscars History
At the age of 30, Timothee Chalamet is the youngest actor with three Oscars nominations. In 2026, he is nominated for Best Actor for Marty Supreme. Read more here.
Sean Penn Wins Best Supporting Actor Oscar
The Best Supporting Actor Oscar goes to Sean Penn for One Battle After Another. The actor gave the ceremony a miss.
Operation complete. Congratulations to Sean Penn on winning Best Supporting Actor for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/1zcfEHZZbU
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
"He couldn't be here tonight, or he didn't want to," presenter Kieran Culkin said after announcing Penn as the winner.
In the movie, Sean Penn plays a calculating strategist whose decades of experience in political movements give him both influence and scars. His character carries the weight of past victories and failures, offering sharp insights while quietly pulling strings behind the scenes. The performance blends Penn's trademark intensity with moments of restraint, delivering a standout performance among the film's talented ensemble.
Sean Penn has previously won Best Actor Oscars for Mystic River (2004) and Milk (2009).
The Singers And Two People Exchanging Saliva Tie For Best Live Action Short Film
The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva share the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
It's a tie! THE SINGERS and TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA both win the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/sspwxUKtbj
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
Conan O'Brien Takes Aim At Timothee Chalamet Over "Ballet And Opera" Remarks
"Security is very tight tonight. There's concerns about attacks from the ballet and opera communities. They're just mad you didn't mention jazz," host Conan O'Brien said, as the camera cut to Timothee Chalamet laughing along with the crowd.
Timothee Chalemet, who is nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for Marty Supreme, sparked controversy when he said that "no one cares" about ballet or opera in a conversation with Matthew McConaughey.
"I don't want to be working in ballet or opera where it's like, 'Hey! Keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore," Timothee Chalamet had said.
What Is Inside Oscars Gift Bag Worth Rs 3.2 Crore
This year's gift bag is presented inside a small suitcase and includes products worth an estimated $350,000 (Rs 3.2 crore). Read about what all is inside the goodies bag here.
One Battle After Another Wins First-Ever Best Casting Oscar
The inaugural Academy Award for Best Casting goes to Cassandra Kulukundis for One Battle After Another.
History is made! ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER wins the first-ever Oscar for Best Casting. Congratulations, Cassandra Kulukundis! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/85POu1cN4z
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 16, 2026
With 4 Movies, Iran And Israel Take The Gulf War To Oscars 2026
Two films each from Iran and Israel are up for an Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards. Read more here.
Frankenstein Wins Second Oscar, This Time For Best Make-Up And Hairstyling
Best Make-Up And Hairstyling Oscar goes to Frankenstein, marking the second Oscar for the film.
A monster of a transformation. Congratulations to Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey for winning the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for FRANKENSTEIN! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/rOwZT7thPm
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
Frankenstein Wins Best Costume Design Oscar
Best Costume Design goes to Kate Hawley for Frankenstein. The award was presented by Anna Wintour and Oscar winner Anne Hathaway.
Stitched for Oscar gold. Congratulations to Kate Hawley on winning Best Costume Design for FRANKENSTEIN! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/SUgAX4AKap
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
Oscars 2026: 6 Celebrities Banned From Academy Awards
From WIll Smith to Harvey Weinstein, here are six celebrities who are not welcome to the Oscars 2026. Read full story here.
Best Animated Short Film Oscar Goes To...
Girl Who Cried Pearls wins Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.
The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to... THE GIRL WHO CRIED PEARLS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/X9BmtmahLv
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
KPop: Demon Hunters Wins Best Animated Feature
Oscar for the Best Animated Feature goes to KPop: Demon Hunters. The award was presented by Will Arnett and Channing Tatum.
Idols by day. Hunters by night. Oscar winners tonight. KPOP DEMON HUNTERS secures the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/J2a58sJ2Ci
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas Go Monochrome On Red Carpet
Priyanka Chopra was spotted wearing a white, strapless Dior gown, whereas, Nick Jonas was dressed in a tailored suit. Read the full story here.
Amy Madigan Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar For Weapons
Best Supporting Actress goes to Amy Madigan for Weapons. The award was presented by Zoe Saldana.
Congratulations to Amy Madigan for winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for WEAPONS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/7jUqYJwiLe
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 15, 2026
Oscars 2026: Host Conan O'Brien Says These Are "Chaotic Times"
In his Oscars 2026 opening comments, host Conan O'Brien says these are "chaotic times" amid the Iran-Israel War. "Let us celebrate not because all is well, but because we hope," he said.
Where To Watch Oscars 2026 In India?
Indian viewers can watch the Oscars 2026 on JioHotstar and Star Movies. Read more here.
Oscars 2026: Palestinian Actor Can't Attend Ceremony Due To US Travel Ban
Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees, who stars in the Oscar-nominated The Voice of Hind Rajab, couldn't make it to the awards ceremony due to a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration. Read the story here.
Oscars 2026 Begins With Conan O'Brien Returning As Host
Conan O'Brien begins hosting Oscars 2026.
Kylie Jenner Stuns In Custom Schiaparelli
Kylie Jenner is set to grace the Oscars 2026 red carpet in a custom red Schiaparelli dress. She is accompanying her partner, Best Actor Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet, to the ceremony.
Priyanka Chopra To Present At Oscars 2026
Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra is set to present at award at the 98th Academy Awards. Her husband, singer-actor Nick Jonas, is accompanying her to the ceremony. Priyanka posted an Instagram Story with her and Nick reaching the Oscars venue in a golf cart.
Oscars 2026 Introduces The First Award For Casting Directors
It will be for the first time in Academy Awards history that an award will be given to casting directors. Read the full story here.
