Who presented the Best Cinematography award at the 2026 Oscars?

Demi Moore presented the Best Cinematography award at the 2026 Oscars.

The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Moore presented the category during the ceremony, while Autumn Durald Arkapaw won for Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Her victory was historic: she became the first woman, first Black winner, and first Filipino winner of the cinematography Oscar.

Best Cinematography honors the visual achievement of a film, including camera work, lighting, composition, lenses, and the creation of a film’s visual atmosphere. It is awarded to the cinematographer, not usually the director, although directors and cinematographers collaborate closely.

A common mix-up is confusing the presenter with the winner. Moore handed out the award; Arkapaw received it. Nicole Kidman, Mikey Madison, and Zendaya were also 2026 presenters, but they presented other categories.