On what date did the 2026 Oscars ceremony take place?

The 2026 Oscars ceremony took place on March 15, 2026. Officially the 98th Academy Awards, the event honored films released during 2025 and was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

The ceremony was hosted by Conan O'Brien and broadcast in the United States on ABC, with streaming available through Hulu. It presented Oscars in 24 competitive categories, including Best Picture, acting, directing, writing, and the technical awards.

The date can be confused with nearby recent ceremonies. The 97th Academy Awards were held on March 2, 2025, while the 96th took place on March 10, 2024. The 98th ceremony was therefore later in March than both of those editions.

One Battle After Another was the night's leading winner, taking six awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The ceremony also marked the first presentation of the Academy Award for Best Casting.