Quick English: What happened at the 2026 Oscars?

The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The ceremony was broadcast live and included twenty-four awards, with the Academy adding a new prize for Best Casting that was shown during the live telecast. Conan O'Brien returned as host, and his opening segments mixed comedy with brief tributes to film crafts. Presenters walked the red carpet and spoke to journalists while fans watched from around the world.

Several filmmakers received major honors, and two directors — Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler — each won their first Academy Award. The awards were decided by Academy voting and the winners received their statuettes on stage. While the nominations recognized films from 2025, the results reflected members' choices across many crafts. Since the broadcast reached multiple time zones, viewers in Japan saw the show on March 16 local time. Many winners thanked their teams in short speeches and the night included musical performances and applause.