10 Things You Should Know Before Watching the Oscars 2026 Live
All eyes are on the 2026 Oscars. People are eagerly waiting to see who will win the Academy Awards this year. But before the winners are announced, here is a look at what makes this year’s Oscars special.
March 15, 2026: The 98th Oscars, one of the biggest awards in the film industry, will take place on Sunday, March 15. The event will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
In India, people can watch the ceremony early on Monday, March 16. The main show will start at 4:30 AM. Before the ceremony begins, here are some important points about this year’s Oscars.
1. Sinners Gets the Most Nominations
This year, the film “Sinners”, directed by Ryan Coogler, has received the most nominations.
The movie has 16 nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. This is the highest number of nominations for any film in Oscar history. Earlier, films like Titanic and La La Land had the record with 14 nominations.
2. Other Films in the Oscar Race
Another strong film this year is “One Battle After Another” starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie has received 13 nominations.
Three other films also have 9 nominations each. These films are “Frankenstein,” “Marty Supreme,” and “Sentimental Value.” All these films will compete for several awards, including Best Picture.
3. A New Award Category
A new category has been added to the Oscars this year. For the first time, there will be an award for Best Casting.
With this new category, the total number of award categories at the Oscars is now 24.
4. Conan O’Brien Returns as Host
Comedian and TV host Conan O’Brien will host the Oscars again this year. This will be his second time hosting the ceremony in a row.
5. Famous Stars as Presenters
Many famous actors will present awards at the event. These include Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Mescal, Chris Evans, and Will Arnett.
Last year’s winners will also come on stage to present awards. These include Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña, and Kieran Culkin.
6. Priyanka Chopra Will Present an Award
Indian actress Priyanka Chopra will also appear as a presenter at the Oscars this year. She will present an award with Robert Downey Jr. and Anne Hathaway.
This will be the second time Priyanka has presented an award at the Oscars. She first did it in 2016.
7. Timothée Chalamet’s Special Achievement
Actor Timothée Chalamet has been nominated for Best Actor for the film Marty Supreme.
With this nomination, he becomes one of the youngest actors to receive nominations in three acting categories before the age of 30.
8. Strong Security at the Event
Security has been increased for the Oscars this year. This is because of global tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Authorities have taken extra steps to keep the event safe.
9. Oscars 2026 India Streaming Time
The Oscars will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15.
In India, the Red Carpet show will start at 3:30 AM on Monday, March 16. The main ceremony will begin at 4:30 AM and may last about four hours.
The event will also be shown again on TV at 9:00 PM on March 16.
10. Where to Watch the Oscars
In India, people can watch the Oscars on TV and online. The ceremony will be shown on Star Movies, Star Movies Select, and Colors Infinity.
It can also be streamed on the OTT platform Jio Hotstar.
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