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98th Academy Awards: Conan O’Brien Hosts, 'Sinners' Leads Nominations

3/12/2026

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The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with live coverage on ABC and Hulu starting at 4 p.m. PT.
Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, and Jimmy Kimmel will serve as presenters.
Matt Berry will serve as the announcer.
Conan O’Brien will host the ceremony.
The Academy has announced 16 nominations for Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners, leading this year’s awards.

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Story summary

The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with live coverage on ABC and Hulu starting at 4 p.m. PT.
Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, and Jimmy Kimmel will serve as presenters.
Matt Berry will serve as the announcer.
Conan O’Brien will host the ceremony.
The Academy has announced 16 nominations for Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners, leading this year’s awards.