The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026. The event will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, and will be televised live on ABC in the United States. Comedian and actor Keegan-Michael Key has been confirmed as the host for the ceremony.
The awards will honor films released in the 2025 calendar year. The official list of nominees has not yet been announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. That announcement is typically made in late January or early February of the awards year.
Viewers around the world will be able to watch the ceremony through various international broadcast partners and streaming services. Further details regarding the show's format, performers, and presenters are expected to be released in the weeks leading up to the event.
