The golden statuettes are ready to be claimed as the film industry prepares for its most prestigious morning of the year.

Danielle Brooks, an Academy Award nominee, joins actor Lewis Pullman to lead the global presentation from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. They will unveil the contenders across all twenty-four categories during a highly anticipated live broadcast. This event serves as the official kick-off for the most celebrated awards season in Hollywood.

Fans across the globe can access the festivities through a diverse range of digital and traditional media outlets.

Viewers can watch the announcement unfold in real time through a variety of official Academy digital platforms. The global stream will be accessible on Oscar.com and Oscars.org, including YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. For those who prefer television or traditional streaming, the event will broadcast on ABC’s Good Morning America and stream via Disney+ and Hulu, as mentioned in the press release.

Accessibility is a priority for this global event, with American Sign Language services specifically provided on the YouTube broadcast. Live captioning will also be available across all streaming platforms to ensure every movie enthusiast can follow the reveal.

Technical professionals can access high-definition pool feeds via The Switch in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto to ensure a seamless international broadcast, as mentioned in the press release.

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The scheduled timing ensures that the entire film industry wakes up to the exciting news.

Hollywood’s most prestigious night is fast approaching, with the official 98th Academy Awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026. Before the golden statuettes are handed out, the Academy will announce the final list of nominees on Thursday, January 22, 2025.

The 98th Oscars Nominations are set to take place live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater. The presentation is split into two distinct segments to cover all twenty-four Academy Award categories efficiently. The first group of nominations will begin promptly at 5:30 a.m. PST.

After a brief four-minute intermission featuring the Oscars logo and music, the second half of the presentation begins at 5:41 a.m. PST. The entire broadcast is expected to conclude by approximately 6:00 a.m. PST, leaving the industry with a fresh list of contenders.

Distinguished actors will lead the presentation across diverse categories ranging from technical crafts to top performances and the best movies.

Oscar-nominated actor Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman will serve as the official hosts for the live announcement. They will reveal contenders in Group A, which includes Supporting Actor and Actress, Animated Short Film, and Costume Design.

This initial segment also covers Makeup and Hairstyling, Original Score, and both Adapted and Original Screenplay categories to highlight the creative foundations of film. The excitement builds in Group B, where the hosts will announce the high-profile Leading Actor and Actress categories.

This segment also features Best Picture, Directing, and Cinematography, alongside specialized fields like Visual Effects and International Feature Film. A comprehensive press kit will be released immediately afterward on the Academy Press Office website for journalists and fans to review the complete list. (These are subject to change).

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