98th Oscars Reveal Presenters, Performers and Global Viewing Events Ahead of March 15 Ceremony
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The Academy continues unveiling the talent set to shape Hollywood’s biggest night, with major presenters, musical performances and international celebrations now confirmed.
With the 98th Academy Awards rapidly approaching, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rolled out a wave of announcements revealing the star-studded lineup of presenters, performers and global viewing events set to accompany Hollywood’s biggest night. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony will air live on ABC and stream on Huluon Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
Among the latest group of presenters announced are Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal and Gwyneth Paltrow. The announcement was made by executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan, who have been steadily revealing the talent participating in this year’s ceremony.
These stars join an already impressive lineup of presenters confirmed in previous announcements. Among those set to take the stage are Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph and Zoe Saldaña.
Brody, Culkin, Madison and Saldaña will notably return to the Oscars stage after winning Academy Awards in their respective acting categories last year. Their return continues a long-standing Oscars tradition in which the previous year’s acting winners present awards at the following ceremony.
Beyond presenters, the Academy has also unveiled a musical performance lineup designed to spotlight two of the most culturally influential films of the year. According to producers Kapoor and Mullan, this year’s music segments are inspired by the cinematic worlds of Sinners, the most nominated film in Oscars history, and the animated global sensation KPop Demon Hunters.
The KPop Demon Hunters performance will feature the Oscar-nominated original song “Golden,” performed by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the vocal artists behind the animated group HUNTR/X. The number will begin with a fusion of traditional Korean instrumentation and dance elements intended to reflect the film’s folklore roots before evolving into a contemporary pop spectacle.
The ceremony will also stage a tribute to Sinners, exploring how music shapes the film’s storytelling and visual style. Musicians Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq will perform the Oscar-nominated song “I Lied To You,” joined by a diverse group of performers including Misty Copeland, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey and Alice Smith.
Additional musical moments will include appearances by Josh Groban alongside the Los Angeles Master Chorale, continuing the Academy’s recent emphasis on blending orchestral and contemporary music on the Oscars stage.
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Outside of the ceremony itself, the Academy will also mark Oscars Sunday with several exclusive viewing events across major global cities. In New York, Academy members and invited guests will gather at the Mandarin Oriental for a private viewing celebration beginning with a cocktail reception followed by a curated dinner while watching the live broadcast.
A similar event will take place in London at The Dorchester, where guests will watch the ceremony from the red carpet arrivals through the Best Picture announcement while enjoying a menu inspired by the Oscars Governors Ball, the Academy’s official post-show celebration.
Meanwhile in Los Angeles, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will host its annual public Oscars watch party, offering themed photo opportunities, light hors d’oeuvres from Wolfgang Puck Catering and wines from Clarendelle and Domaine Clarence Dillon. The museum event has become one of the Academy’s most popular public-facing celebrations of Oscars night.
With presenters, performers and global celebrations continuing to take shape, the Academy has indicated that additional talent announcements will be made in the days leading up to the ceremony.
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15 and will be broadcast live in more than 200 territories worldwide.
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