Oscars 2026 live updates: Red carpet arrivals, top nominees and Conan O’Brien’s return

The 98th Academy Awards, which take place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, begin at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET.
Hollywood’s biggest night is here. What to know:
Lights, camera, Conan: Conan O’Brien returns to host this year’s Oscars after earning praise last year for his “silliness and enthusiasm.” The comedian has been testing out his Oscar-night jokes at clubs around Los Angeles.
Two Warner Bros. films will go head-to-head: Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which made Oscar history with 16 nominations, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” with 13 nominations, including best picture.
All eyes are also on the lead actor category, where the race is still anyone’s to win. Gold Derby, an awards prediction site, currently ranks Michael B. Jordan (