What time is the 2026 Oscars? Schedule, TV, how to watch, and where to stream the Oscars ceremony online

The most anticipated moment of the year for the film world is finally here. We’re talking, of course, about the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony, which will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Films such as Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’, Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’, and Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ are set to compete for several awards, so we’re in for an eventful night that’s sure to have a few surprises in store. Do you know what time it starts and how to watch the ceremony live online and on TV?

What time is the 2026 Oscars?

In Spain, the red carpet will begin around 4:00 p.m. PT. As for the 2026 Oscars ceremony, it will begin at 5:00 p.m. PT.

Red Carpet

• 19:00 ET
• 18:00 CT
• 16:00 PT

Academy Awards Ceremony

• 20:00 ET
• 19:00 CT
• 17:00 PT

Where to Watch the 2026 Oscars on TV and Online

The 2026 Oscars ceremony will air on local ABC stations as well as on Hulu, so you can watch it with an $11.99 monthly subscription via both the Smart TV app and web browsers.

2026 Oscar Nominees for Best Picture

These are the films vying for the coveted award.

• ‘Sinners’
• ‘One Battle After Another’
• ‘Bugonia’
• ‘F1: The Movie’
• ‘Frankenstein’
• ‘Hamnet’
• ‘Sentimental Value’
• ‘Trains Dreams’
• ‘Marty Supreme’
• ‘The Secret Agent’

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