The 98th Academy Awards

The Night
in Gold

March 15, 2026 · Dolby Theatre · Hosted by Conan O'Brien
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Categories
10
Winning Films
4
Historic Firsts
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The Opening

Ladies and gentlemen, Conan O'Brien.

I'm Conan O'Brien, and I'm honored to be the last human host of the Academy Awards. Next year it's going to be a Waymo in a tux.
Conan O'Brien, Opening Monologue
Security is very tight tonight. There are concerns about attacks from the ballet and opera communities. They're just mad you left out jazz.
Conan O'Brien
Timothée Chalamet laughed along beside Kylie Jenner.
If that makes you uncomfortable, there's an alternate Oscars being hosted by Kid Rock. It's at the Dave & Buster's down the street.
Conan O'Brien
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The Show

The envelope, please.

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The Aftermath

The final count

Each statuette is one nomination. Gold = win. Gray = didn't win.

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