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The 98th Annual Academy Awards (aka the Oscars) ceremony will take place Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. eastern (6 p.m. central) on ABC.
But what about the nominees?
Films like “Sinners,” “One Batter After Another” and “Frankenstein,” and movie stars like Leonard DiCaprio, Timothee Chalamet and Teyana Taylor will wake up to the best news of their careers when the Academy announces the nominations for the 2026 edition of Hollywood’s biggest night.
Here’s how you can watch the announcement of this year’s nominees…
When will they announce the 2026 Oscar nominations?
Thursday, Jan. 22 at 8:30 a.m. ET (7:30 a.m. CT) / 5:30 a.m. PT.
How to watch or stream the Oscar nominations
The nomination announcement will air live on ABC. You can stream through Fubo and DIRECTV.
You can also stream via Disney+, Oscar.com, Oscars.org, Hulu, or the Academy’s TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
Who will announce the nominees?
Actors Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple”) and Lewis Pullman (“Top Gun: Maverick”) will reveal the nominees live.
Who is hosting the Oscars?
Conan O’Brien will return as host after emceeing the event for the first time in 2025. The Emmy-winning host and podcast star drew rave reviews last year. He’s best known for his time hosting “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” on NBC, “Conan” on TBS and his current podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.”
Which films will be nominated this year?
Experts predict “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” to score the highest number of nominations on Thursday, with each expected to collect noms for best picture, director, screenplay and more. Both films are currently streaming on HBO Max.
Other contenders for best picture include “Marty Supreme,” “Hamnet,” “Frankenstein” and “The Secret Agent.”
Stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothee Chalamet and Wagner Moura will likely compete for best actor, while A-listers like Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne and Emma Stone will face off for best actress.
In the supporting actor category, expect to hear names like Jacob Elordi, Benicio Del Toro and Stellan Skarsgård, while the best supporting actress field should include Teyana Taylor, Amy Madigan and Ariana Grande.
What is Fubo and DIRECTV?
Fubo has more than 100 live TV channels included in its lineup, offering a variety of content to explore. Fubo has an ongoing free trial available for new subscribers, and though priced at $73.99 a month, a current promotion offers new users up to $30 off their first month in addition to the free trial.
DIRECTV offers many of the same channels and helpful features like unlimited cloud DVR storage. Along with its four streaming packages that start at $89.99, DIRECTV also offers its subscribers the ability to customize their content even more through genre packs, which limits filler channel overload. The platform offers a 5-day free trial, and to make it even sweeter for new users, DIRECTV is slashing $40 off new subscribers’ first month, meaning users can start streaming for just $49 a month.
What is Disney+?
Disney+ is a streaming service created by Disney, and with plans starting at just $9.99, it rivals many of the top streaming services on the market now.
Through Disney+, subscribers can access movies, series and originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and more. Subscribers can also tailor their content specific to them by exploring the available bundles which include other streaming services Hulu and ESPN+.
Those interested in exploring all available plans and bundles offered through Disney+ can compare them here.