The 98th Oscar 2026 (Academy Awards) nominations will take place on Thursday, 22 January, at 8:30 a.m. EST, or 5:30 a.m. PST, and for Indians at 6:30 p.m. IST. This award event will take place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in California.
Oscar nomination 2026
The nominations for the 98th Oscar Awards will stream live as the audience eagerly awaits the announcement of the nominations, which are likely to be out this year, according to several media reports.
Participants had to submit their names from 12 Jan to 16 Jan for nomination.
Oscar date & venue
The 98th Oscar awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, California, since 2002, as its home.
98th Oscar Awards 2026: When and where to watch LIVE
Oscar Awards Worldwide Live Viewing
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Oscar.com, Oscars.org & youtube.com/@Oscars will give you the chance to see it for free with full HD access.
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You can also view it on the Academy’s social media channels: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
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You can also watch on platforms including ABC News Live, Good Morning America, Disney+, and Hulu, where you do not require a subscription for the core streams.
Oscar Awards Live Streaming in India
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You can watch it on Oscar.com, Oscars.org & youtube.com/@Oscars at 6:30 p.m. IST (or 7:00 p.m./9:45 p.m. according to some guides) on March 15, 2026.
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Academy apps/socials (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) for your mobile convenience.
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JioHotstar or Disney+ Hotstar are local options for hassle-free Indian streaming.
Oscar Awards Ceremony Broadcast
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Worldwide: ABC live TV, Oscar.com, YouTube, and replays on Disney+, Hulu.
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In India, the live telecast will be through Disney+ Hotstar or JioCinema at 8:30 a.m. IST.
