Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña to present at 2026 Oscars

Academy Award winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña are officially returning to the Oscars stage as presenters for the 98th Academy Awards, producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan announced.

All four actors are coming back just one year after winning Oscars in their respective acting categories, continuing a long-standing tradition of having the previous year’s winners present awards to the next group of honorees. The quartet are the first presenters announced for the 2026 ceremony, with additional talent expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

The ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and will be broadcast live on ABC, while also streaming on Hulu and airing in more than 200 territories worldwide.

Conan O’Brien is set to return as host for the second consecutive year following his widely praised debut at the 2025 ceremony, which drew strong ratings and critical acclaim.

According to event organizers, the four acting winners will each present in the categories corresponding to their previous wins, with Brody handling Best Actor duties, Madison presenting Best Actress, Culkin overseeing Best Supporting Actor and Saldaña presenting Best Supporting Actress.

The 98th Academy Awards will honor films released in 2025 across 24 categories, with this year’s ceremony already generating buzz for its early presenter lineup and the return of one of Hollywood’s most beloved traditions—welcoming last year’s winners back to the Oscars stage.