The 98th edition of the Academy Awards is set to take place on March 15 at the iconic Dolby Theatre, bringing together the biggest stars and filmmakers from around the world. Known as Hollywood’s most
prestigious night, the Oscars celebrate outstanding achievements in global cinema. For audiences in India, however, the ceremony will take place in the early hours of Monday due to the time difference.
Film enthusiasts and award show fans can expect a glamorous celebration featuring major wins, memorable performances and red-carpet moments.
This year’s ceremony will also mark the return of comedian Conan O’Brien as the host for the second year in a row.
Oscars 2026 Telecast Time In India
The live telecast of the awards will begin early Monday morning for viewers in India.
Red carpet coverage is scheduled to start at 3:30 AM IST on March 16, followed by the main awards ceremony at 4:30 AM IST.
For those unable to watch the live broadcast, a repeat telecast will be aired at 9:00 PM IST on Monday evening.
Where To Watch Oscars 2026 In India
Indian viewers will have multiple options to watch the ceremony.
The Oscars will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar, which will also host the on-demand replay.
On television, the awards ceremony will be telecast on Star Movies, Star Movies Select, and Colors Infinity, allowing viewers to enjoy the show across platforms.
Adding to the excitement for Indian audiences, global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas will be among the presenters at the ceremony alongside several Hollywood names.
Key Presenters At The Ceremony
This year’s event will feature a lineup of well-known presenters from across the entertainment industry.
Along with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, stars like Paul Mescal, Robert Downey Jr. and Anne Hathaway will take the stage to present awards.
The presence of such global celebrities adds to the anticipation surrounding the ceremony.
Oscars 2026: Full List Of Nominations
Actor in a Leading Role
Timothée Chalamet – Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke – Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Actor in a Supporting Role
Benicio Del Toro – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Delroy Lindo – Sinners
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Actress in a Leading Role
Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Emma Stone – Bugonia
Actress in a Supporting Role
Elle Fanning – Sentimental Value
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan – Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku – Sinners
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Animated Feature Film
Arco
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Zootopia 2
Animated Short Film
Butterfly
Forevergreen
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
Retirement Plan
The Three Sisters
Casting
Hamnet – Nina Gold
Marty Supreme – Jennifer Venditti
One Battle After Another – Cassandra Kulukundis
The Secret Agent – Gabriel Domingues
Sinners – Francine Maisler
Cinematography
Frankenstein – Dan Laustsen
Marty Supreme – Darius Khondji
One Battle After Another – Michael Bauman
Sinners – Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Train Dreams – Adolpho Veloso
Costume Design
Avatar: Fire and Ash – Deborah L. Scott
Frankenstein – Kate Hawley
Hamnet – Malgosia Turzanska
Marty Supreme – Miyako Bellizzi
Sinners – Ruth E. Carter
Directing
Chloé Zhao – Hamnet
Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler – Sinners
Documentary Feature Film
The Alabama Solution
Come See Me in the Good Light
Cutting through Rocks
Mr. Nobody against Putin
The Perfect Neighbor
Documentary Short Film
All the Empty Rooms
Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
Children No More: “Were and Are Gone”
The Devil Is Busy
Perfectly a Strangeness
Film Editing
F1 – Stephen Mirrione
Marty Supreme – Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie
One Battle After Another – Andy Jurgensen
Sentimental Value – Olivier Bugge Coutté
Sinners – Michael P. Shawver
International Feature Film
Brazil – The Secret Agent
France – It Was Just an Accident
Norway – Sentimental Value
Spain – Sirāt
Tunisia – The Voice of Hind Rajab
Live Action Short Film
Butcher’s Stain
A Friend of Dorothy
Jane Austen’s Period Drama
The Singers
Two People Exchanging Saliva
Makeup and Hairstyling
Frankenstein
Kokuho
Sinners
The Smashing Machine
The Ugly Stepsister
Music (Original Score)
Bugonia – Jerskin Fendrix
Frankenstein – Alexandre Desplat
Hamnet – Max Richter
One Battle After Another – Jonny Greenwood
Sinners – Ludwig Göransson
Music (Original Song)
Dear Me – Diane Warren: Relentless
Golden – KPop Demon Hunters
I Lied To You – Sinners
Sweet Dreams Of Joy – Viva Verdi!
Train Dreams – Train Dreams
Best Picture
Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams
Production Design
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sound
F1
Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sirāt
Visual Effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Lost Bus
Sinners
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Bugonia – Will Tracy
Frankenstein – Guillermo del Toro
Hamnet – Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell
One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson
Train Dreams – Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Blue Moon – Robert Kaplow
It Was Just an Accident – Jafar Panahi
Marty Supreme – Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie
Sentimental Value – Eskil Vogt & Joachim Trier
Sinners – Ryan Coogler
What Makes Oscars 2026 Special
With an exciting lineup of films, international nominees and major presenters, the 98th Academy Awards promise to be one of the most closely watched ceremonies of the year.
From red-carpet fashion to emotional acceptance speeches and surprise wins, the Oscars continue to remain a defining moment in the global film calendar.
For Indian viewers, an early wake-up call may be required – but for movie lovers, the celebration of cinema will certainly be worth it.
