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Conan O'Brien Hosts 98th Oscars: Sinners Leads Nominations

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 98th Academy Awards will be held March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Conan O'Brien will host.
Ryan Coogler's Sinners earns 16 nominations and is a frontrunner for Best Picture alongside One Battle After Another, which has 13 nominations.
A Best Casting category will be introduced, and the ceremony will air on ABC and stream on Hulu, with red carpet coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

The 95th Academy Awards in 2023 highlighted Hollywood's evolving landscape, with "Everything Everywhere All at Once" winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Founded in 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has increasingly embraced diversity, introducing new categories like Best Casting to reflect contemporary cultural dynamics and ongoing discussions about representation in the film industry.

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Story summary

The 98th Academy Awards will be held March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Conan O'Brien will host.
Ryan Coogler's Sinners earns 16 nominations and is a frontrunner for Best Picture alongside One Battle After Another, which has 13 nominations.
A Best Casting category will be introduced, and the ceremony will air on ABC and stream on Hulu, with red carpet coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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