Everything about the 98th Academy Awards and where to watch
The ceremony of Oscar 2026 It will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The event, which marks the 98th edition of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards, is scheduled to begin at 8pm (Brasília time). The broadcast will take place directly from the Dolby Theater, in Los Angeles, in the United States.
Ceremony details
The 98th Academy Awards continues the tradition of celebrating the greatest achievements in world cinema from the previous year (2025). In this edition, the main presentation will be given by Conan O’Brienreturning to command the night for the second time in a row.
The Academy defined the official calendar aiming to optimize the global audience, maintaining the early schedule (initiated in previous editions) to allow viewers from the east coast of the USA and Europe/Latin America to follow the delivery of the main statuettes, such as Best Film, at an accessible time.
Main nominees and highlights
The official list of nominees was revealed on January 22, 2026, bringing a fierce competition and historic milestones for Brazilian and international cinema.
- “The Secret Agent”: Kleber Mendonça Filho’s film leads the national crowd with historic nominations, including Best International Film and Best Director.
- Wagner Moura: The Brazilian actor competes for the Best Actor statuette, an unprecedented feat for the country in this category.
- Nomination leaders: Films like “Sinners” (with 16 nominations), “Hamnet” and “Marty Supreme” dominate the technical and artistic categories.
- Other competitors: The Best Film category includes titles such as “Bugonia”, “F1”, “Frankenstein” and “Valor Sentimental”.
Season schedule
For those who follow awards season, these are the crucial dates leading up to the big night:
- February 12, 2026: Official lunch for the nominees (Nominees Luncheon).
- February 26, 2026: Final voting by Academy members begins.
- March 5, 2026: Closing of final voting.
- March 15, 2026: Statuette handover ceremony (Red Carpet starts hours before).
Where to watch
In Brazil, the broadcast of the 2026 Oscar ceremony is confirmed on multiple platforms, guaranteeing access both via television and streaming.
- Open TV: Rede Globo holds the broadcasting rights, showing the main moments and the ceremony live (subject to changes in the schedule for the start of the party).
- Pay TV: The TNT channel will provide complete coverage, including the red carpet (pre-show) and exclusive commentators.
- Streaming: The ceremony will be available on the Max platform (formerly HBO Max) and Disney+, allowing subscribers to watch live on mobile devices or Smart TVs.
The 2026 edition promises to be a watershed, especially due to the strong presence of Latin American cinema and the technical changes in transmission. The expectation is that Conan O’Brien’s direction will bring a balance between classic humor and reverence for the films that marked the year 2025.
