The Academy Awards promise prestige, but the red carpet is where Hollywood remembers to behave badly in silk. Consider Björk arriving with a swan, Celine Dion turning a Dior tuxedo backwards, and Sharon Stone calmly mixing Gap with Vera Wang, a parade of fashion mischief and nerves that frequently steals the evening before the trophies even appear.

No wonder audiences everywhere are eager to know exactly when and where the Academy Awards red carpet will be streaming in 2026.

Sadly, Netflix will not be the one broadcasting the red carpet of the prestigious night. However, the official red carpet coverage for the 98th Academy Awards can be streamed live on Hulu and through ABC’s digital platforms, including ABC.com and the ABC application with a television provider login. The network’s pre-show, On the Red Carpet at the Oscars, begins at 3:30 p.m. ET, offering the first wave of arrivals and interviews.

At 6:30 p.m. ET, ABC presents the Oscars red carpet show, the official pre-ceremony broadcast for the 98th Academy Awards. This segment features the night’s major nominees and presenters arriving, giving interviews, and unveiling the gowns, tuxedos, and theatrical nerves before the ceremony begins

The evening then transitions directly into the main event. The 98th Academy Awards ceremony airs at 7:00 p.m. ET on ABC and streams live on Hulu, allowing viewers to watch the fashion parade, the extended In-Memorium segment, and the trophies without leaving the same broadcast.

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As much as audiences wait to see who wins the night’s most prestigious trophies, many are equally eager to see who conquers the red carpet first.

Few arrivals generate red carpet anticipation quite like Zendaya. Although not nominated this year, the actress may recreate or go along with the theme of her 'bridal-coded' Louis Vuitton appearance in Paris, which reignited speculation about a quiet wedding with Tom Holland. With stylist Law Roach orchestrating the moment, observers expect a carefully polished look, likely paired with striking Bulgari jewelry.

Among the night’s actual contenders, Emma Stone will arrive with genuine Oscar stakes. Stone is nominated for Best Actress for the surreal comedy Bugonia, which itself also earned nominations including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. The longtime Louis Vuitton ambassador is widely expected to collaborate again with designer Nicolas Ghesquière for a dramatic vintage-leaning gown

Across the carpet, Jessie Buckley appears as another Best Actress contender for Hamnet. Her awards-season wardrobe has swung between velvet drama and architectural couture, suggesting that the evening may bring something equally theatrical. The Oscars adore a frontrunner who also understands the value of a memorable entrance.

Meanwhile, menswear drama may come courtesy of Michael B. Jordan, who is nominated for Best Actor for his performance in Sinners. The actor has recently replaced traditional neckties with statement brooches, transforming classic tuxedo tailoring into something far more experimental, an approach that could easily dominate the carpet conversation.

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