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The annual Academy Awards ceremony—taking place Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and hosted by Conan O'Brien—will honor the year's highest achievements in filmmaking and acting. So, it should come as no surprise that many stars from some of the most talked-about movies from the past 12 months will be hitting the red carpet this weekend as nominees.

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The 2026 award season has all been leading up to Hollywood's biggest night, a.k.a. the 98th Oscars, and that special evening is finally almost here.

Nominated in the lead and supporting acting categories are silver screen heavyweights like One Battle After Another's Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, Marty Supreme's Timothée Chalamet, Sinners' Michael B. Jordan and Bugonia star Emma Stone. 

But there will also be plenty of fresh faces hoping to nab their first Academy Award statue. Oscars newcomers including Hamnet's Jessie Buckley, Frankenstein's Jacob Elordi, The Secret Agent's Wagner Moura and One Battle After Another's Teyana Taylor will surely be making a splash at the A-list celebration.

As for the top prize of the night, Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, Sinners, Train Dreams will all go head-to-head for the Best Picture trophy.

But even before the first award is handed out, E! will be bringing fans comprehensive coverage of the 2026 Oscars like no one else can. So, grab some popcorn and keep reading.

Here's everything you need to know to watch the 2026 Oscars on TV and online, plus all the details on E!'s red carpet experience and interviews before and after the awards telecast.

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When are the 2026 Oscars?

The 98th Academy Awards will take place Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

How can I watch the Oscars 2026?

The Oscars ceremony will air live on ABC. The show will also be streaming on Hulu and ABC.com.

What time are the Oscars 2026?

The three-and-a-half-hour Oscars ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

Who is hosting the 2026 Oscars?

Conan O'Brien is returning to host for the second consecutive year.

Who is nominated at the 2026 Oscars?

With some of the most memorable on-screen performances of the year, it's no shocker that Weapons' Amy Madigan, One Battle After Another's Teyana Taylor, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You star Rose Byrne and Sinners' Wunmi Mosaku are all represented in the individual acting categories.

But Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet and Sean Penn also have great chances at winning a coveted statue. (See the full list of 2026 nominees here.)

When does E!'s 2026 Oscars red carpet begin?

Before Hollywood's biggest stars hit the red carpet, get pumped for this year's ceremony by tuning in to E!'s Brunch at the Oscars 2026 pre-show starting at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT where E! cohosts Justin Sylvester and Keltie Knight and fashion expert Zanna Roberts Rassi will be joined by special guests—including designer Christian Siriano, movie expert Will Marfuggi and Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley, Oscar-nominated special effects makeup artist Mike Fontaine, hair stylist Vernon Francois, and the professional ping pong trainers who worked with Timothée Chalamet Wei Wang and Diego Schaaf—for the ultimate guide to Oscars night, including predictions on who will win. With extensive entertainment insight, style scoop and behind the scenes action from E!'s Erin Lim Rhodes, plus, a surprise appearance by WWE Superstar Braun Strowman, the party will be the perfect way to kick off Academy Awards day.

Then, at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, Live From E!: Oscars 2026 is your all-access pass to the stars and styles of entertainment's biggest night. Zuri Hall will be on the red carpet interviewing Hollywood's biggest stars as Justin Sylvester, Zanna Roberts Rassi, Christian Siriano and Nicky Campbell break down the night's jaw-dropping fashions with insider scoop and commentary. Plus, don't miss Keltie Knight and Will Marfuggi reporting live from Ripley's Hollywood, E!'s exclusive position with a bird's eye view of the carpet.

Just before the Oscars ceremony is set to begin, Live From E!: Oscars Red Carpet Rundown—airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT—takes a closer look at the night's biggest entrances and expected winners.

When does E!'s 2026 Oscars After Party start?

If you thought the party was over after the Best Picture award is announced, think again. Immediately following ABC's Oscars telecast, tune in to E!'s After Party: Oscars 2026 recap special beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT where E!'s Justin Sylvester, Erin Lim Rhodes and culture conversationalist Naz Perez will be breaking down the night's most memorable moments, from the winners and snubs to the buzzworthy speeches, with insight and takes from special guests including The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Bronwyn Newport and movie expert Daryn Carp.

But wait, there's more.

E!'s digital series RE!CAP returns Sunday, March 15, with pop culture experts Will Marfuggi, Robyn DelMonte and Monét X Change serving up hilarious hot takes on the most viral moments from the star-studded night following the show. Don't miss RE!CAP on E! Online and E!'s social channels.

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Live From E!: Oscars is turning up the heat on the red carpet with brand partners adding extra fashion, flavor, friendly competition and glam. Marshalls is bringing standout style with Keltie Knight, celebrity stylist Tara Swennen, and a playful "This or That" fashion segment in RE!CAP, while Avocados From Mexico teams up with Erin Lim Rhodes to bring fans behind-the-scenes on Instagram and TikTok. Plus, Turo taps Erin for a "GRWM" custom social video, and Colgate Optic White keeps the spotlight shining with a "Best of Glambot" recap.

E!'s social coverage of the Oscars will take place all weekend long on E! News' Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook. And fashion lovers must follow @Einside on Instagram to see every jaw-dropping outfit.

In the meantime, keep reading to see the biggest snubs and surprises from this year's Oscar nominations.

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SNUB: Ariana Grande

Although Ariana scored a nomination for her performance in the original Wicked, as well as this year for the Golden Globes and Actor Awards, she missed out for her second Oscar nod for Glinda the Good. 

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SURPRISE: Jacob Elordi

Although Jacob's performance in Frankenstein was worth the hype, his first-time nomination comes as a surprise among a stacked Best Supporting Actor race. 

SNUB: Regina Hall

Despite her worthy Best Supporting Actress performance in One Battle After Another, Regina was snubbed. 

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SNUB: Paul Mescal 

Paul's performance as William Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao's Hamnet was worth a Supporting Actor nod for Golden Globes and the Actor Awards, but he didn't score the Oscar recognition. 

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SURPRISE: F1

Despite its absence among other major awards, F1 scored big for the Oscar nominations, including a Best Picture nod. 

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SNUB: Miley Cyrus 

Although Miley held a worthy campaign for Best Original Song, Avatar's "Dream As One" did not score a nomination. 

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SURPRISE: Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas

The Sentimental Value actress scored a well-deserved, but surprising, nod for her performance as Agnes. 

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SNUB: Wicked: For Good

The original Wicked movie scored big in nominations last year, but its sequel was snubbed in all major categories, including Best Picture. 

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SNUB: Chase Infiniti

While One Battle After Another was present in plenty of other Oscar categories, Chase did not earn the recognition for her lead actress role. 

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SNUB: Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer's performance in Die, My Love earned plenty of Oscar buzz throughout the season, but she was ultimately snubbed from Oscar recognition. 

While Delroy missed out on a nod for the Golden Globes and Actor Awards, his performance as Delta Slim earned him a deserved—and first ever—Oscar nod. 

The Marty Supreme actress scored a nod for the Actor Awards, but she was snubbed for her performance in the Best Supporting Actress category a the Oscars. 

The Testament of Anne Lee put Amanda in the running for Best Actress, but she ultimately lost out for a nomination. 

The Best Actress category was stacked, so Kate's nomination for Song Sung Blue was a pleasant surprise.