Oscars 2026 live updates: See the winners and best moments from the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood
Last updated: Sunday, March 15, 2026 10:00PM GMT
LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s biggest night is here! Tonight, the 2026 Oscars will honor the best in cinema from the past year.
The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will take place tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and will televised live on ABC and Hulu.
And our Oscar pre-show, “On The Red Carpet at the Oscars,” is LIVE! Stream it now in the video player above.
Follow below to see how the night unfolds, and check out all coverage of the 98th Academy Awards here.
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Here’s how the news is developing.

Ruth E. Carter looks to make Oscars history
Ruth E. Carter could become the first Black person to win three Oscars.
She is nominated for Best Costume Design for her work on “Sinners.”
“We do this for the audience. We do this for the fans. We do this for the storytelling,” she said tonight. “I was with a great team of collaborators (on ‘Sinners’).”
Carter said she hopes that she is an inspiration for the next generation of filmmakers.
Costume designer Ruth E Carter looks to make history as a nominee for Best Costume Design for “Sinners.”

Recording Academy CEO says he excited the Grammys are moving to ABC
CEO of The Recording Academy Harvey Mason Jr. says he’s excited that the Grammys will be coming to ABC next year.
“We’re honored. We’re looking forward to the partnership. We’ve been in one home for 50 years, so this could be new energy. Hopefully, we’ll make great progress and do great things,” he said.
As for the Oscars, Mason said he’s a music and movie junkie, and excited to be there.
Harvey Mason Jr. on the Grammys moving to ABC for the first time in 50 years.

PHOTOS: Stars stun with Oscars red carpet fashion
Oscar nominees and other stars are walking the red carpet with their finest fashions for Hollywood’s biggest night.
Check out all the best looks in our photo gallery below.
Kelly Ripa, left, and Mark Consuelos arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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Li Jun Li dazzles on the red carpet
Li Jun Li stunned on the red carpet in a swirled red gown.
The actress is part of a special musical performance segment honoring ‘Sinners’ at the Oscars.
“It’s going to be amazing,” she said. “It’s so packed with amazing people that you might be over-stimulated. I’m over-stimulated, so I’m so excited. I saw some of my idols, and I short-circuited when I saw them.”
Li played Grace Chow in the Oscar-nominated movie.
Li Jun Li walked the red carpet for “Sinners” Oscars nominations.
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