The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is rolling out the red carpet early for the 98th Academy Awards, with a glittering array of presenters announced in batches leading up to the big night on Sunday, March 15, 2026, live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

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Hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive year, the ceremony promises plenty of star power as Hollywood’s elite hand out the golden statuettes.

The latest wave, revealed on March 5, 2026, features heavy hitters including Oscar winners Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, and Gwyneth Paltrow, alongside Paul Mescal (Oscar nominee for Aftersun), Will Arnett (Emmy nominee and Arrested Development star), and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

These additions join an already impressive roster, blending fresh faces, returning winners, and fan favorites.

Previously announced presenters include last year’s acting victors—Adrien Brody (Best Actor, The Brutalist), Mikey Madison (Best Actress, Anora), Kieran Culkin (Best Supporting Actor, A Real Pain), and Zoe Saldaña (Best Supporting Actress, Emilia Pérez)—who traditionally present the opposite gender acting categories.

Other confirmed names from earlier waves: Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, and Maya Rudolph. The mix spans Marvel reunions (Downey Jr. and Evans), comedy royalty (Arnett and Rudolph), and dramatic powerhouses (Hathaway, Paltrow, and Mescal).

The Academy continues to tease more announcements in the coming days, with executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan curating a lineup that celebrates both legacy and emerging talent.

The show airs live on ABC and streams on Hulu starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official red carpet pre-show kicking off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

With nominations already out and buzz building around contenders like Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, and more in the Best Picture race, this year’s presenters are set to add extra glamour and surprises to the night.

Who are you most excited to see hand out an award? Drop your predictions below as we count down to Oscar Sunday! Stay tuned for any final additions—Hollywood’s biggest night is almost here.