Hollywood’s night of nights is upon us: the 2026 Oscars! The Academy Awards are the biggest event in the awards season. They honour the best in film, celebrating outstanding performances, direction, and storytelling.
From the nominees to where to watch the awards ceremony in Australia, here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 Oscars.
Where will the Oscars be in 2026?
This year’s ceremony will be held on Sunday, 15 March, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Because of the time difference, the ceremony will take place in Australia on Monday, 15 March 2026, from 10 am AEDT.
Who is nominated for an Oscar in 2026?
The nominations were announced back in January.
In a very proud moment for Australians, Rose Byrne has been nominated for Best Actress for her role in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, which also earned her a Golden Globe Award just a week ago. Additionally, fellow Australian Aussie Jacob Elordi has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor in Frankenstein.
However, although Rose Byrne is Australia’s favourite to win, Jessie Buckley has won every award she’s been nominated for. So the Irish actress could continue making records on Monday night.
You can read the complete list of 2026 nominations here.
How to watch the Oscars 2026 in Australia?
Australians can tune into the Oscars this year via Channel 7 or 7Plus.
You can watch the red carpet show at 09.30 am AEDT on March 3, and then the ceremony will be broadcast live from 10 am AEDT on 16 March.
There will also be a special encore screening of the Oscars ceremony on the night of 16 March; watch this space for the exact time that’ll air on Channel 7.
Who is hosting the Oscars this year?
Critically acclaimed comedian, writer, and television host Conan O’Brien is set to return to host the 2026 Oscars.
This will be Conan’s second time hosting the Oscars. However, the comedian has hosted the Emmy Awards twice before.
How long will the Oscars last?
Usually, the ceremony lasts about three to three and a half hours.
Who has won the most Oscars?
Walt Disney holds the record for most Oscar wins. He won 22 Oscars during his lifetime and was awarded four additional honorary Oscars.
The woman to receive the most Oscar wins is costume designer Edith Head. She has eight Oscar wins and 35 nominations. She is the most awarded woman in Oscars history.
In 2026, Emma Stone broke Meryl Streep’s Oscar nomination record. The La La Land actress is the youngest woman and the second youngest person to receive seven nominations. She is up for the Best Actress and Best Film awards for Bugonia in 2026.
