Oscars 2026 recap: The biggest winners and best moments

Host Conan O'Brien guided viewers through the evening.

Last Updated: March 15, 2026, 10:52 PM EDT

The biggest and brightest stars from across Hollywood and the world of entertainment gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 98th Academy Awards.

"One Battle After Another" won the Oscar for best picture, while Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan took home the Academy Awards for leading actress and leading actor. "One Battle After Another" won six total Oscars -- including best picture -- out of 13 nominations.

Scroll below to see how the night unfolded.

Mar 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT

Who is presenting?

Last year's Oscar winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña are all returning to the Oscars stage as presenters tonight.

Other presenters include Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Mar 15, 2026, 5:53 PM EDT

Kylie Jenner channels Jessica Rabbit

Kylie Jenner shared a sneak peek of her Oscars gown on Instagram, ahead of the ceremony, channeling Jessica Rabbit in a red, fitted, floor-length dress.

The 28-year-old makeup mogul is dating Timothée Chalamet, who is nominated for best actor for his role in “Marty Supreme.”

Mar 15, 2026, 5:37 PM EDT

LA weather set to heat up the red carpet

The red carpet is tented Sunday afternoon to shield Oscar attendees from the Southern California heat. Scorching hot temperatures dropped slightly over the weekend but shot back up on Sunday, according to KABC.

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to hover around the low 80s on Sunday afternoon.

Mar 15, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT

Shaboozey, Misty Copeland, Hudson Williams and more take the red carpet

High-profile guests are making their way onto the red carpet.

Singer Shaboozey, ballet dancer Misty Copeland and "Heated Rivalry" star Hudson Williams have all been spotted on the red carpet ahead of the show.

PHOTO: Shaboozey attends the 98th Oscars, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
Shaboozey Shaboozey attends the 98th Oscars, March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Other guests walking the red carpet include those involved in some of the films up for major awards tonight like "One Battle After Another" star Chase Infiniti as well as "Train Dreams" star Felicity Jones.

See all the stars walking the carpet here.

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