Academy Awards 2026
Definition
The 98th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars 2026, is the prestigious annual ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor outstanding achievements in filmmaking from the previous year, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
This event features categories such as Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor/Actress, and technical awards, with nominations announced on January 22, 2026, and shortlists already revealed in December 2025 for 12 categories.
Broadcast live on ABC, the Academy Awards 2026 celebrates 317 feature films in contention, hosted by Conan O'Brien, marking a key highlight in the awards season.
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As nominations for the Academy Awards 2026 approach, my popcorn budget is skyrocketing faster than a superhero's origin story.
Predicting winners for Academy Awards 2026 is like guessing the plot twist in a M. Night Shyamalan film – everyone's wrong until they're right.
At the Academy Awards 2026, the real drama won't be in the films, but in who trips first on that endless red carpet.
I entered my home movie in the Academy Awards 2026 contention list; jury's still out on whether 'Best Cat Zoomies' is a category.