Les Oscars 2026: 98th Ceremony Underway at Dolby Theatre With Red Carpet Glamor and Early Win
Les Oscars 2026 unfolded Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with stars on the red carpet, Conan O’Brien returning as host and an early award going to Amy Madigan. The ceremony was scheduled to begin at 7: 00 pm ET and feature a total of 24 statuettes.
Les Oscars 2026 Red Carpet: Stars, Designers and Show-Stopper Looks
The Dolby Theatre drew Hollywood’s A-list for the 98th ceremony, where many nominees and famous actors posed on the red carpet. Among those who appeared were Jessie Buckley and Emma Stone, both nominated for lead actress, as well as Michael B. Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio and Wagner Moura, each in contention for best actor honors. Filmmakers and past winners also attended, including director Ryan Coogler and director Chloé Zhao, and performers such as Hudson Williams were visible on the carpet.
Early Award, Host and Broadcast Timing
The evening’s programming opened with the presentation of the first prize, the Oscar for best supporting actress, presented on stage by Zoe Saldaña. Amy Madigan won the award for her portrayal of Gladys Lilly in the film Weapons (Évanouis). The ceremony itself was set to begin at 7: 00 pm ET, with some pre-show coverage and prediction chats starting at 6: 30 pm ET.
Nominations Race and What to Watch Tonight
One film held a clear edge in nominations heading into the ceremony: Sinners led with 16 nominations, a record number, while One Battle After Another accumulated 13 nominations. With 24 statuettes to be handed out over the course of the night, attention centered on the major categories including best picture and the acting awards. Pundits and viewers were invited to make predictions ahead of the winners being announced.
The ceremony combined red carpet spectacle, star-studded attendance and competitive nomination tallies as the industry gathered at the Dolby Theatre to present the Academy’s awards. Coverage and reaction continued after winners were announced, with viewers checking predictions against the night’s outcomes.
