Here’s how the 2026 Oscar Awards work, what the format of the ceremony is, and how long the 2026 Oscars, held in Los Angeles, will last.
How long does the Oscars ceremony last? 2026 Academy Awards duration
It’s here. The 98th edition of the Oscars arrives today on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET with a lineup of winners across a total of 24 categories.
The event will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, while each category will be presented by two internationally recognized personalities.
The event will begin at 4 p.m. local time. Before the awards ceremony, we will see Hollywood stars walk down the iconic red carpet, one of the main attractions for fans worldwide. After this tradition, guests will head to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to enjoy the awards ceremony.
New requirement for hosting the Oscars: a perfect score in the Academy’s "Working Titles" game.
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 14, 2026
Reece Feldman puts 98th Oscars host Conan O’Brien (@TeamCoco) to the test with fake working titles for this year’s nominated films.
Watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 15th, at… pic.twitter.com/IJQoNtVuMC
How long do the Oscars last?
The usual duration of the ceremony is approximately three and a half hours, from the moment the host, in this case, Conan O’Brien, kicks off the night with his opening jokes, to the presentation of the Oscar for Best Picture, which is typically the last award announced.
Who is hosting the 2026 Oscars?
Conan O’Brien will return as host for a second year in a row. The comedian received universal acclaim for his debut appearance in 2025.
“Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence,” said Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and Janet Yang, the group’s president, in a statement.
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