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Episode Date: March 15, 2026Conan OBrien hosts the 98th Academy Awards, airing live on March 15, 2026, on ABC and various streaming platforms. With Sinners leading nominations at sixteen, the ceremony introduces a new casti...ng excellence category, promising an exciting event. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6195f4ab73bbc34
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Reporting from the Daily News now, I'm Corey with the latest entertainment headlines.
Tonight marks the 98th Academy Awards kicking off at 7 p.m. Eastern on March 15th, 2026.
Movie fans everywhere are tuning in for the glamour and surprises of Hollywood's top honors.
You can catch the live broadcast for free on ABC through cable, the ABC website, or their app.
Corecutters have options too, with streaming on Hulu or live TV services like Hulu.
Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and Fubo TV, many offering free.
Trials. Conan O'Brien returns as host for his second straight year.
The Academy brought him back after his standout performance last time, which drew the biggest
audience in five years. Fans and critics alike praised his sharp humor and energy,
making the show a hit that boosted viewership across the board.
Producers highlighted how his style connected perfectly with viewers. This year's nominees are
breaking records, led by sinners with a whopping 16 nods, the most for any film ever.
Close behind are one battle after another, with 13, and several others like Marty Supreme,
Frankenstein, sentimental value, and hamlet each.
Grabbing nine or eight.
The ceremony introduces a fresh category for casting excellence, a first in Oscar's history,
adding even more excitement to the night.
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