You can watch the Oscars ceremony on ABC and stream live on Hulu.
In just a few days, some of the biggest stars across film and more will descend on Hollywood Boulevard for the 2026 Oscars.
Hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second year in a row, the 98th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood on March 15, 2026.
Ahead of Hollywood's biggest night, which will celebrate films from the past year, including "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "Sinners" and more, we are sharing everything you need to know about how to watch so you don't miss out on some of the night's biggest moments.
How to watch the 2026 Oscars?
Host Conan O'Brien speaks onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California.
You can watch the Oscars ceremony for free over-the-air on your local ABC station.
It will also be available to stream on Hulu for the first time.
What time does the 2026 Oscars start?
The 98th Oscars will commence at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
What time does the Oscars red carpet start?
Linsey Davis, Whit Johnson and more appear in this image.
Leading up to the Oscars ceremony, make sure to watch "On the Red Carpet at the Oscars" as the nominees arrive at the Dolby Theater.
The pre-show, which will include Linsey Davis, Whit Johnson, Lara Spencer, Chris Connelly and more, will be available starting at 3:30 PM ET on ABC and available to stream on ABC News Live.
How to watch red carpet arrivals?
Actor Michelle Williams, actor Busy Philipps, Lauren Miller and actor Seth Rogen attend the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
You can watch all the stars arrive in ABC News' red carpet coverage prior to the show.
How to stay updated on Oscars night?
For all of the night's biggest moments, we'll be sharing updates throughout the night on GoodMorningAmerica.com and ABCNews.com.
What else to know ahead of the 98th Oscars?
Check out our detailed guide on who's presenting, nominated and more here.
Also, click here to see how to watch all the year's top projects.
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