Oscars 2026: Hollywood’s most anticipated celebration of cinema is here. The 98th edition of the Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026 (March 16 IST) bringing together the biggest names in filmmaking to honour the best films, actors and talent behind the camera in 2025. From historic wins to surprising snubs, the ceremony is once again expected to capture the attention of audiences around the world. The ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the long-time home of the Oscars. The broadcast will begin at 4 pm Pacific Time (PT) and 7 pm Eastern Time (ET) in the United States. For viewers in India, the ceremony will start at 5:30 am IST on March 16, due to the time difference. Host for Oscars 2026 Comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien will return as host after his widely praised stint at last year’s ceremony. Oscars 2026 nominations As always, the spotlight will fall on the ceremony’s biggest honours. When nominations were announced last month, they quickly sparked widespread conversation online. …