Oscars 2026 Date And Time: When And Where To Watch 98th Academy Awards In India

Oscars 2026 Date, Time, And Where To Watch 98th Academy Awards In India: The 98th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2026, are one of the most anticipated nights in global cinema. Movie fans across India look forward to this annual celebration of film excellence, where actors, directors, writers, and technicians are honoured for their work from the past year.

In March 2025, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that Conan O'Brien will host the Oscars 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about when the Oscars 2026 will take place, time, and how you can watch it live on TV or online:

Oscars 2026 Date (When Is 98th Academy Awards 2026 Date)

• The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026 (Sunday) and early morning on March 16, 2025 (Monday). 

• Oscars 2026 takes place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. 

• Comedian Conan O’Brien is set to host the ceremony again, bringing his unique style to Hollywood’s biggest night.

• The Oscar 2026 red carpet show will be hosted by Tamron Hall and Jesse Plamer.

 

 

 

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The Oscars honour films released during the previous year (2025 in this case), including categories like Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director and many technical awards. 

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Oscars 2026 Time In India

Because of the time difference between the United States and India, the Oscars 2026 ceremony will be broadcast early in the morning for Indian viewers. Here’s how the schedule works in India:

• The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) will be broadcast live in India on March 16, 2025 (Monday) at 4:30 am IST

• You can stream the award ceremony live at ABC and Hulu on March 15, 2026 (Sunday), at 7 pm ET, 4 pm PT, 11 pm GMT, and 7 am CST.

 

 

 

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(This early morning start is usual for international live events that happen in the evening in the United States.)

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Where To Watch Oscars 2026 In India?

If you want to tune in to the Oscars 2026 live from India:

• You can watch Oscars 2026 live on ABC and Hulu on March 15, 2026 (Sunday). 

• Star Movies will carry the live telecast of the Oscars 2026. 

• JioHotstar will stream the awards live online, including the red carpet and the awards ceremony.

Whether you’re a casual movie fan or someone who follows award seasons closely, the Oscars 2026 promise a night full of film magic and surprises.

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