The 98th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood.

Conan O’Brien hosted for the second year in a row, celebrating the best movies and music of the past year as stars and musicians arrived in stunning outfits, making it a glamorous night in Hollywood.

The Oscars had a show-stopping moment when EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, the voices of HUNTR/X, performed “Golden,” the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.

The trio, also named Billboard’s Women of the Year, wowed the crowd with a mix of traditional Korean instruments, dance, and the film’s story.

KPop Demon Hunters also got nominations for Best Original Song and Best Animated Film.

Michael Caton and Raphael Saadiq performed “I Lied to You” from the movie Sinners. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film made history with 16 Oscar nominations.

Their music showed just how much songs can bring a story to life.

Veteran songwriter Diane Warren marked a remarkable achievement at the 98th Oscars, receiving her ninth consecutive nomination for “Dear Me.”

This unparalleled streak established her as the first musician to achieve such a feat, further cementing her legendary status in the music and film industries.

The red carpet sparkled with stars, each showing off their own style and flair.

The highlights of the night included Auli’i Cravalho, Brandi Carlile with Catherine Shepherd, Shaboozey, Buddy Guy, Ken Jeong, Junglepussy (Shayna McHale), Teyana Taylor, Sara Bareilles, Paul Mescal, Gracie Abrams, and Alana Haim.

Adding even more glamour, artists like Danny Chung, Neckwav, Andrew Choi, Kevin Woo, and SamUIL Lee made the evening a true celebration of music and artistry.

For those eager to witness Hollywood's biggest night, the 98th Annual Academy Awards kicked off live at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, with streaming options available on Hulu, ensuring broad access to the star-studded ceremony and its unforgettable moments.