Academy unveils presenter list for 98th Oscars ceremony at Dolby Theatre

The Academy revealed the star-studded presenters lineup for Oscars 2026, including Bardem, Evans, Hathaway, and more

The Academy has confirmed the list of presenters for the 98th annual Oscars, set for March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The ceremony, hosted again by Conan O’Brien, will begin at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT), continuing the trend of early starts to accommodate East Coast audiences.

Stars slated to present awards include Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldana, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Will Arnett.

Based on Academy traditions, Adrien Brody is expected to present Best Actress, Mikey Madison Best Actor, Kieran Culkin Best Supporting Actress, and Zoe Saldana Best Supporting Actor, although the lineup may shift depending on availability.

One highlight of the evening will be a reunion between Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal as they honor the late Rob Reiner, director of classics including When Harry Met Sally and The Princess Bride. Reiner and his wife Michele were tragically killed, with their son Nick facing charges in the case.

The Oscars 2026 will air live on ABC in the United States and can also be streamed via the ABC website and app. Viewers can access the broadcast through Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV Stream, and FuboTV. In the United Kingdom, coverage begins at 10:15 p.m. on ITV1, STV, STV Player, and ITVX.

Fans can expect a night of glitz, glamour, and celebration of the year’s best films, with awards presented across 24 categories, including the newly introduced Best Casting honor.