Parijat Ghosh 
Hollywood’s biggest awards season moment is almost here. The 98th Annual Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars 2026, are gearing up to announce who made the cut for this year’s nominations. Movie lovers across the world are buzzing to find out which films and performances will battle for Oscar gold, and you can absolutely tune in live to catch it all.
Oscar 2026 Nominations: Mark Your Calendar
Clear your schedule for Thursday, January 22, 2026. That is the day the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will reveal the nominees for the Oscars in all major categories, from Best Picture to the new competitive category, Best Casting.
If you live in the United States, the announcements begin at 5:30 in the morning Pacific Time, which is 8:30 in the morning Eastern Time. For film fans in India, the live show will be available on Thursday evening at approximately 9:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
It might sound early if you are watching from halfway around the world but trust me, movie fans wouldn’t miss this for the world.
When and How to Watch in the United States
The Oscars nominations announcement is easy to watch online and on TV. In the United States you can catch the full reveal on:
-ABC’s Good Morning America as part of their morning broadcast.
-ABC News Live with news coverage and clips.
-Disney Plus and Hulu, where you can stream the announcement live.
Official Oscar websites Oscar.com and Oscars.org, streaming across devices with no fuss.
That means you can watch it from your phone, laptop, big-screen TV, or even through your smart TV apps, if you prefer.
Global Streaming and Social Platforms
The Academy is making sure everyone gets a front-row seat. You can also stream the nominations on the Oscars’ official YouTube channel. And, even across their social media pages on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
This is huge because it means no cable subscription is required. Especially if you just want to watch the live announcement in real-time. Not to mention, you get worldwide access without geo-blocks.
Who Will Announce the Oscar 2026 Nominations
The big reveal will come live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California.
Joining the Oscars in the spotlight are actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. These two will walk you through all 24 categories. Basically, unveiling which films and stars are officially in the running for Oscar glory this year.
Once the nominations are out, the only thing left to do is obsess over them until the awards ceremony itself. The Oscars show will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
And yes, Conan O’Brien is set to return as the host for the main show. He brings his trademark humor and energy to the biggest night in movies. Whether you are rooting for the breakout indie films or the big box office hits, January 22 is your chance to find out who made it and who will be dreaming of golden statuettes this year.
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