
Oscars 2026 Highlights: Hollywood's biggest night is now over! The prestigious ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre as Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" became the second-most awarded film of this year's Oscars. On the other hand, Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" led with 6 wins.
The ceremony featured live performances by artists from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’, bringing nominated songs from the hit films onto the stage. The In Memoriam segment honored several industry giants who passed away last year, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Rob Reiner.
The main Oscars ceremony started at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT in the US. Accordingly, the red carpet coverage took place around 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT.
ABC is the official broadcast home.
Anyone can stream it live on Hulu. It is also available via live TV services like YouTube TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream.
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Oscars 2026: Heidi Klum left netizens impressed in her see-through, pearl-embellished dress.
Oscars 2026: One Battle After Another ss the most awarded Oscar film of the year, beating Sinners.
Oscars 2026: Timothée Chalamet was spotted smiling after missing out on the Best Actor award. His film, Marty Supreme, lost in all categories after his controversial statement.
Oscars 2026: While Michael B Jordan defeated Leonardo DiCaprio to win the Best Actor award for Sinners, Paul Thomas Anderson bagged the Best Director Oscar.
Oscars 2026: For presenting at the ceremony, Zendaya slipped into a brown gown. She joined Robert Pattinson on stage to announce the winner.
Oscars 2026: “No to war and Free Palestine,” said Javier Bardem, while presenting award with Priyanka Chopra.
Oscars 2026: Autumn Durald Arkapaw won Best Cinematography Oscars for Sinners.
Oscars 2026: Host Conan O’Brien said, “I should warn you, tonight could get political. And if that makes you uncomfortable, there’s an alternate Oscars hosted by Kid Rock at the Dave and Busters down the street.”
Oscars 2026: Rachel McAdams remembers late Catherine O’Hara and Diane Keaton on stage.
Oscars 2026: Avatar Fire and Ash fetched the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Oscars 2026: Mr Nobody Against Putin won the Best Documentary Feature Film award, while All the Empty Rooms bagged the Best Documentary Short Film.
Robert Downey Jr left everyone in splits as he gifted Channing Tatum’s thong from Magic Mike to Chris Evans at the Oscars. Reacting to it, netizens lauded their ‘bromance.’
Oscars 2026: “My friend Rob’s movies will last for lifetimes because they were about what makes us laugh and cry and what we aspire to be: Far better in his eyes, far kinder, far funnier, and far more human," said Bill Crystal.
He was joined by Meg Ryan, Michael McKean, Kathy Bates, Kiefer Sutherland, Demi Moore, Jerry O’Connell and more.
Oscars 2026: “I wrote this movie for my kids, to say sorry for the housekeeping mess that we left in this world we're handing off to them,” Paul Thomas Anderson in his acceptance speech.
Oscars 2026: Check out the live tally of the ongoing Oscars Awards:
One Battle After Another leads with 3 wins. Frankenstein bagged two awards. Weapons, KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners got 1 award respectively.
Oscars 2026: Avengers... assemble! Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. reunite on stage.
Oscars 2026: Ryan Coogler said in his acceptance speech, “All my cast and crew please stand up, you guys are amazing. Y’all are winners in my book.”
Oscars 2026: Ryan Coogler is now the second black filmmaker in the Oscars history to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Sinners.
Oscars 2026: Sean Penn skipped the ceremony. “Sean Penn couldn’t be here tonight—or didn’t want to,” quipped Kieran Culkin after announcing the category.
Oscars 2026: Presenter Priyanka Chopra stunned in a white strapless Dior with a thigh high slit. Nick Jonas turned up in a classic black tux.
Oscars 2026: Seventh tie in the history of Oscars, Two People Exchanging Saliva and The Singers tied for Best Live Action Short at the ceremony.
Oscars 2026: Host Conan O'Brien said, "Why are they all together enjoying themselves. They should be home alone where I can monetize it.”
Oscars 2026 Live Updates: Anne Hathaway and Anna Wintour presented Best Costume Design
Oscars 2026: “Tonight we are celebrating people, not AI. Animation is more than a prompt, it’s an art form that needs to be protected,” said Arnett while presenting at the ceremony.
Oscars 2026: The new category at Oscars, Best Casting goes to One Battle After Another
Oscars 2026: Check out the live performance of I Lied To You by Sinners
Oscars 2026: Frankenstein's Mike Hill, Jordan Samuel and Cliona Furey bags the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Oscars 2026: Kate Hawley fetches Best Costume Design award for Netflix's Frankenstein
Oscars 2026: KPOP DEMON HUNTERS secures the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film.
Oscars 2026: The Girl Who Cried Pearls fetched the Academy award in the Best Animated Short Film category.
Amy Madigan wins the first award of the night as the supporting actress in Weapons. Congratulations Amy Madigan!
Conan O'Brien is the host for the night. He kicked off the night with a monologue, takes a dig at affordable housing.
Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles stepped onto the Oscars red carpet with a quiet statement — an ‘Ice Out’ pin pinned to her look.
2025's Best Supporting Actress has arrived to the red carpet in a sleek yet sexy black gown. She accessorised her look with a simple necklace piece and matching earrings. She won the Oscar for her performance in Emilia Perez.
Just in case you are excited but cannot happen to remember who won what in the 2025 Oscars, here’s a quick rundown for you. Anora won Best Picture, Adam Brody won Best Actor, Mikey Madison won Best Actress, Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress, and Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor
Jessie Buckley, who has been turning heads with her performance in Hamnet, made her entrance at the Oscars tonight. She arrived in a striking pink satin gown featuring a bold red silk bodice.
Marty Supreme actress Odessa A’zion looks breathtaking in a black gown with a plunging neckline. The actress posed for the press before heading into the Dolby Theatre
Our dear trio - HUNTR/X - has finally arrived to seal the Oscar! EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Remi Ami looked stunning as they shined in gold and posed for the press.
Diane Warren, the songwriter behind hits like “If I Could Turn Back Time,” arrived at the Oscars looking stunning and wearing a special necklace with the number 17. The necklace is a nod to her latest nomination, which comes for the documentary Relentless.
Saja Boys may have been under Gwi Ma’s control but in real world, they’re the ones ruling everyone’s heart. The voices of Saja Boys - Danny Chung, Neckwav, Andrew Choi, Kevin Woo, and SamUIL Lee - arrived to the Oscars looking dapper as ever.
ABC is the official broadcast home. You can also stream it live on Hulu. It is also available via live TV services like YouTube TV, FuboTV, and DirecTV Stream
Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ is the favorite heading into the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. But Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ comes in the lead nominee with a record 16 nominations – with both filmmakers poised to leave with their first Oscar, reported AP.
Tonight, viewers can look forward to a live rendition of the Oscar-nominated song ‘Golden’ from KPop Demon Hunters, performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami — the singing voices behind the fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X.