The 2026 Academy Awards are shaping up to be an unforgettable night with the glitzy addition of Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, and more to the presenters' roster. Announced by Oscar executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor alongside executive producer Katy Mullan, this dazzling lineup is bound to dazzle audiences worldwide.
Joining Paltrow, Downey, and Hathaway on stage at the 98th Oscars are other entertainment heavyweights like Will Arnett and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. They're set to present awards alongside Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Kieran Culkin, and a slew of other stars, ensuring the night is packed with stellar moments.
“The Oscars are always a night of surprises, and this year's presenters add to the excitement,” shared a spokesperson for the Academy.
This year's Oscars, hosted once again by the charismatic Conan O’Brien, will broadcast live from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15 at 4 p.m. PT. Viewers can catch all the action on ABC and Hulu, as Hollywood’s finest gather to celebrate the best of cinema.
Among the big contenders, Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" leads with an astonishing 16 nominations, while Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" follows with 13. Meanwhile, Paul Mescal, a presenter this year, is also a nominee for his supporting role in "Hamnet," a film that's captured eight nominations, including the coveted Best Picture nod.
The night also highlights other films like "Marty Supreme," starring Gwyneth Paltrow, which boasts nine nominations. Notably, both "Hamnet" and "Marty Supreme" have also received recognition in the new Best Casting category, adding an intriguing twist to the usual awards circuit.
With such a star-studded lineup both on stage and in the audience, the 2026 Oscars promise to be a glamorous celebration of film and the incredible talent behind it.