The 98th edition of the Academy Awards is set to take place on March 15, 2026, celebrating exceptional achievements in global cinema. The prestigious event will be held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, gathering some of the most influential figures from the film industry. Because of the time difference, viewers in India will be able to watch the ceremony in the early hours of March 16. As always, the awards will recognize excellence across categories such as acting, directing, writing, and various technical crafts that shape filmmaking.
Oscars 2026: When and where to watch in India
The ceremony will be hosted by comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien, who will guide audiences through one of Hollywood’s biggest nights. In India, the live broadcast of the awards will begin at 4:30 AM IST on March 16. Before the main event, viewers can catch the glamorous red carpet segment starting at 3:30 AM IST, where celebrities arrive and showcase their looks ahead of the ceremony.
Indian viewers can watch the event on television through Star Movies, Star Movies Select, and Colors Infinity. Those who prefer streaming can tune in via JioHotstar, which will also carry the live broadcast. For audiences who cannot watch the early morning telecast, a repeat showing will be available at 9:00 PM IST on the same day across the same channels and streaming platform.
In the United States, the ceremony will air on ABC, while global viewers can also watch it through platforms like Hulu, YouTube TV, and Fubo. Adding an Indian connection to the star-studded evening, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is expected to appear as one of the presenters. Other Hollywood celebrities scheduled to present awards include Michael B. Jordan, Paul Mescal, Robert Downey Jr., and Anne Hathaway.