The 98th Academy Awards® ceremony, one of the biggest events in international cinema, will be streamed live on Disney+ during the night of March 15 to 16, 2026. The platform is rolling out a special coverage package to enhance the experience, featuring an original pre-show, a red carpet commentary from Los Angeles, and the full broadcast of the ceremony. The programming kicks off at 10:30 PM with various formats designed to immerse viewers in the glamour and excitement of this cinematic night.
The evening kicks off with the pre-show "Waiting for the Ceremony", scripted by Kyan Khojandi and Navo. This program offers a quirky, tongue-in-cheek take on the Oscars, featuring segments inspired by the world of cinema: games, quizzes, and challenges centered around film. Highlights include a reimagined Pictionary and Easter eggs referencing iconic speeches from the ceremony.
Joining Kyan Khojandi and Navo for this special episode are several guests: Eric Judor, Kheiron, Blandine Lehout, and Alice David. The show airs simultaneously on Disney+, TikTok, and Instagram, aiming to offer an interactive and accessible experience for as many viewers as possible.
At 11:15 p.m. , the evening continues with the official red carpet broadcast live from Los Angeles. Content creator Lena Mahfouf and journalist and host Augustin Trapenard provide commentary on the arrival of guests and nominees. The duo offers viewers an immersive experience of the red carpet atmosphere, along with insightful analysis of the competing films and artists.
The ceremony kicks off at midnight and is broadcast live on Disney+, available in both the original language and a French-dubbed version. American comedian and host Conan O’Brien returns this year as the master of ceremonies, guiding viewers through the 98th edition.
Several Disney studio productions are among the nominated films. Notably, Elio, which is up for Best Animated Feature and will be available on Disney+ in France starting March 20. Other contenders include A Friend of Dorothy (a live-action short), Retirement Plan (an animated short), and Avatar: Fire and Ashes for Best Visual Effects.
After the ceremony, viewers can extend the evening by revisiting several Oscar-winning films available on the platform, including Zootopia, Avatar: The Way of Water, Poor Creatures, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Titanic.
98th Academy Awards Ceremony
Event | 2026
Broadcast: overnight from March 15 to 16 at 10:30 PM on Disney+
Ceremony start: midnight
Hosted by: Conan O’Brien
Red carpet: Lena Mahfouf, Augustin Trapenard
Pre-show: Kyan Khojandi, Navo
Country: United States
With this special event combining a pre-show, red carpet coverage, and live streaming, Disney+ is hosting a full evening dedicated to the 98th Academy Awards®. The platform aims to provide subscribers with an immersive, step-by-step experience of Hollywood’s most anticipated night.
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Dates and Opening Time
From March 15, 2026 to March 16, 2026
