Overview
- The 98th Academy Awards take place March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien and airing live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC with streaming on Hulu.
- Producers say they are working closely with the FBI and LAPD after a federal alert about a potential Iran-linked drone threat to California, with roughly 1,000 private security officers, uniformed police, surveillance, drones, SWAT units and bomb-sniffing dogs in place.
- Sinners leads with a record 16 nominations followed by One Battle After Another with 13, and awards watchers say most top categories remain too close to call, with Jessie Buckley widely viewed as the Best Actress favorite.
- This year’s broadcast will feature live performances of two nominated songs: Golden from KPop Demon Hunters by the voices of HUNTR/X and I Lied to You from Sinners led by Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq with a roster of guest artists.
- The Academy debuts an Achievement in Casting category, reflecting procedural changes heading into a ceremony that also spotlights global cinema and a high-profile slate of presenters.