Find out where to watch the broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards, schedules and highlights
The 2026 Oscar ceremony promises to be historic for the Brazilian public. With the confirmation of the official broadcast and a record-breaking national presence among the nominees, the 98th Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) awards attracts attention not only for the glamor of Hollywood, but for the real chance of a statuette for Brazil.
Below, you can find the complete guide on where to watch, Brasília times and an overview of the awards.
Date and time
The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the traditional Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. For the Brazilian public, it is important to pay attention to the time difference so as not to miss the red carpet (“Red Carpet”).
Data: March 15, 2026 (Sunday).
Red Carpet Start: Scheduled for 7pm or 8pm (Brasília time) – subject to confirmation from the broadcaster.
Start of the Ceremony: 9pm (Brasília time).
Where to watch
In Brazil, the broadcasting rights for the ceremony belong to the Warner Bros group. Discovery. Therefore, the viewer has options in both pay television and streaming.
Television (Cable)
TNT: The TNT channel provides complete coverage, starting with the “heat up” on the red carpet, with comments from Brazilian experts and simultaneous translation during the awarding of the statuettes.
Streaming (Internet)
Max: The streaming platform (formerly HBO Max) transmits the ceremony’s live signal to its subscribers, at no additional cost beyond the standard monthly fee. After the event, the prize is usually available in the catalog for a limited time.
Other options
Academy Social Networks: The official Oscars YouTube channel and TikTok/Instagram profiles often broadcast excerpts from the red carpet and announce winners in real time, although they do not show the entire ceremony with original audio due to copyright.
Main nominees and Brazilian prominence
The 2026 edition goes down in the history of national cinema. The Brazilian film “The Secret Agent”, directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, equaled the record set by “City of God” (2004) by receiving four nominations, including Best Film and Best Actor.
Highlights from the list of Best Picture nominees include:
- The Secret Agent (Brazil)
- Bugonia
- F1
- Frankenstein
- Hamnet
- Marty Supreme
- One Battle After Another
- Sinners – Nomination leader
- Train Dreams
In the Best Actor category, Brazilian Wagner Moura competes against big names such as Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme) and Leonardo DiCaprio (Uma Batalha Pós a Outro).
Presenter and attractions
For the second year in a row, the Academy confirmed comedian and presenter Conan O’Brien as the evening’s host. Known for his quick and self-deprecating humor, O’Brien was praised for his handling of the previous ceremony, bringing a light and dynamic tone that the organization seeks to maintain.
In addition to the host, the ceremony will feature musical performances by the nominees for Best Original Song and tributes to industry professionals who passed away in the last year, in the In Memoriam segment.
This edition of the Oscar carries immense symbolic weight for Latin American cinematography. Regardless of the final result, the massive presence of international productions and the inclusion of Brazilian cinema in the main categories already consolidate the 2026 Oscars as a milestone of diversity and global recognition in the entertainment industry.
