Live Coverage of 2026 Oscars Red Carpet Fashion and Highlights

The Wall Street Journal’s live coverage page tracks the 98th Academy Awards red carpet arrivals and ceremony on March 15, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET, broadcast on ABC and streamed on Hulu. Leading contenders include Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ with 16 nominations across major categories like best picture, director, and actor, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s political comedy-thriller ‘One Battle After Another’ follows with 13 nominations and frontrunner status after wins at the Golden Globes, Producers Guild, and Directors Guild. Conan O’Brien hosts for the second year, with presenters such as Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Maya Rudolph. The event features a tribute to late director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who passed away in December 2025. Security is heightened following an FBI warning about potential Iranian drone threats amid geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing Iran war. Reporters anticipate highlights like the best actor race, where Timothée Chalamet’s campaign faces scrutiny, and red carpet fashion from nominees and stars. Additional context includes musical performances, technical aspects like scoring, and side stories such as lost Oscars from wildfires and celebrity skin treatments. The page offers real-time updates on arrivals, outfits, and early buzz before winners are announced.