Academy Awards

• Emmy Award-winning host Conan O'Brien will return to host the 99th Oscars broadcast, reuniting with executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan for the major awards ceremony. • O'Brien brings his extensive experience in late-night television and comedy to the prestigious Hollywood event, continuing his tradition of hosting major award shows. • The selection of O'Brien signals the Academy's confidence in maintaining strong viewership and engaging presentation for the global entertainment audience.

• The Academy announced Oprah Winfrey will host the 79th Academy Awards ceremony on March 27, 2027, marking her first time hosting the Oscars in 16 years. • Winfrey previously hosted the 2011 Academy Awards and has become one of the most celebrated hosts in Oscar history, winning praise for her humor and audience engagement. • The 2027 ceremony promises a reimagined format with emphasis on celebrating filmmaking achievements and engaging younger demographics through digital integration.

• The 98th Oscars averaged 17.86 million viewers, down 9% from 19.69 million last year, marking the lowest since 2022 per Nielsen. • Grammys drew 14.41 million viewers, down 6% from 15.4 million, while Golden Globes had 8.66 million, also down 6% from 9.27 million. • ABC promotions during the show generated $24.2 million in media value, heavily featuring Disney+ with 12 airings worth $14 million.

• Michael B. Jordan won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as twins Smoke and Stack in "Sinners," competing against Timothée Chalamet and other nominees in a hotly contested category. • In his emotional acceptance speech, Jordan acknowledged Black actors who won Oscars before him, including Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, and Will Smith, stating "I stand here because of the people that came before me." • "Sinners" had a successful night at the 98th Oscars, bringing home four total Academy Awards including Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score.

• "One Battle After Another" claimed the Oscar for best picture at the 98th Academy Awards held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, winning six total Oscars out of 13 nominations. • Producer Sara Murphy and director Paul Thomas Anderson accepted the award, with Murphy expressing gratitude for the filmmaking experience and Anderson closing the ceremony by inviting the audience to have a martini. • The film defeated nine other nominees including "Bugonia," "F1," "Frankenstein," "Hamnet," "Marty Supreme," "The Secret Agent," "Sentimental Value," "Sinners" and "Train Dreams."

• The 98th Academy Awards ceremony takes place Sunday evening with Hollywood's biggest stars competing across major categories, with entertainment experts from ABC News and Variety sharing final predictions on who will take home Oscar gold. • The Dolby Theatre is completing final preparations with the red carpet set to roll out, while ABC's coverage begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by E!'s red carpet broadcast at 1 p.m., with Amelia Dimoldenberg returning as social media ambassador for a third consecutive year. • 'Sinners' has gained unexpected momentum heading into the ceremony after its stars Delroy Lindo and Michael B. Jordan were subjected to a racial slur at the BAFTAs, with the film receiving a record-breaking 16 nominations despite being overshadowed much of awards season by Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another.'