The 98th Academy Awards ceremony

The 98th Academy Awards, honoring films released in 2025, are scheduled to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, March 16, 2026, between 01:00 and 04:00 Cyprus time. Conan O'Brien returns as the host for the second consecutive year. A key highlight of this year's ceremony is Ryan Coogler's film Sinners, which achieved a historic record of 16 nominations, surpassing previous benchmarks set by La La Land, Titanic, and All About Eve. The film, noted for its blend of horror and blues music, has garnered significant attention from Academy voters. Conversely, the nomination process has triggered discussion due to notable omissions, specifically the exclusion of Paul Mescal from the Best Supporting Actor category for his role in Hamnet. Meanwhile, Jessie Buckley maintains a strong position in the Best Actress category. The event concludes a long season of anticipation and industry debate regarding these nominations.