Hollywood’s biggest night returns Sunday as the 98th Oscars air live from Los Angeles. Here’s how viewers can stream the ceremony and red carpet.
As Hollywood prepares for its most glamorous evening, the 98th Academy Awards arrive Sunday with a packed lineup of stars, nominees and one of the most competitive races in recent years.
The ceremony takes place March 15 at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, beginning at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET.
For viewers at home, tuning in is easier than ever. The ceremony will broadcast live on ABC and stream simultaneously on Hulu for subscribers, marking another year where traditional TV and streaming meet for Hollywood’s biggest show.
Hosting duties once again fall to Conan O’Brien, who returns for his second year leading the ceremony. Known for his sharp humor and offbeat delivery, O’Brien helped inject fresh energy into the awards last year and is expected to bring the same tone to Sunday’s show.
Coverage begins hours before the first award is handed out. ABC’s official red carpet pre-show starts at 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET, with interviews from Lara Spencer, Whit Johnson and Linsey Davis.
Fashion commentary will come from Roshumba Williams and Joe Zee, offering viewers a closer look at the night’s most talked-about looks.
Additional red carpet coverage begins around the same time outside the theater, where CNN correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister and Variety co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh will speak with nominees and presenters as they arrive.
This year’s nominations are led by Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, which heads into the night with a record 16 nominations.
Close behind is One Battle After Another from Paul Thomas Anderson with 13. Other best picture nominees include Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value and Train Dreams.
A long list of presenters will also take the stage, including Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Chris Evans, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Zoe Saldaña.
One nostalgic moment is also planned: the cast of Bridesmaids — including Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy — will reunite onstage to celebrate the comedy’s 15th anniversary.
Awards editor Clayton Davis predicts a big night for Sinners, with potential wins for best picture, director and several other categories.
Whether watching for the fashion, the speeches or the surprises, Sunday’s Oscars promise a full night of Hollywood spectacle.
