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98th Oscars: Hamish Hamilton Returns as Director

2/3/2026

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Director Hamish Hamilton will return to direct the Oscars for the 98th Academy Awards.
Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan announced the production team, including Rob Paine, Taryn Hurd, and Sarah Levine Hall.
Conan O’Brien will be part of the writing team alongside several others.
The ceremony will take place March 15 at Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, with ABC broadcast, Hulu streaming, and distribution in over 200 territories.

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Director Hamish Hamilton will return to direct the Oscars for the 98th Academy Awards.
Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan announced the production team, including Rob Paine, Taryn Hurd, and Sarah Levine Hall.
Conan O’Brien will be part of the writing team alongside several others.
The ceremony will take place March 15 at Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, with ABC broadcast, Hulu streaming, and distribution in over 200 territories.