Performers and Presenters for 2026 Oscars: Full List for the 98th Academy Awards
The 98th Academy Awards are just hours away. Hollywood’s biggest night is shaping up to be one of the most star-packed Oscars ceremonies in recent memory. Two live cinematic tributes, a record-breaking nominated film and a stacked presenter lineup will all take the stage at the Dolby Theatre on March 15.
Below is the complete confirmed list of all performers and presenters for the 2026 Oscars.
2026 Oscars: Key Details at a Glance
- Ceremony: 98th Academy Awards
- Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
- Venue: Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles
- Host: Conan O’Brien (second consecutive year)
- Announcer: Matt Berry
- Broadcast: ABC and Hulu, Live at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- Red Carpet Pre-Show: 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT on ABC and Hulu
- Red Carpet Hosts: Tamron Hall and Jesse Palmer
- Theme: “Humanity”
Who is Performing at the 2026 Oscars?
The 2026 Oscars will feature two live musical performances. Both are full cinematic tributes built around the two biggest films of 2025. Sinners gets the first tribute and KPop Demon Hunters gets the second. The remaining three Best Original Song nominees will only appear in pre-taped packages during the telecast.
“I Lied to You” — Tribute to Sinners
Sinners is now the most nominated film in Oscar history with 16 nominations. Ryan Coogler’s blues-driven vampire drama earned that record and its live tribute at this year’s ceremony reflects just how dominant the film has been this awards season.
Breakout star Miles Caton and Oscar-nominated songwriter Raphael Saadiq will perform the nominated song “I Lied to You” live on stage. A large ensemble of musicians and cast members will join them as part of a tribute to the film’s visual and musical identity.
Full performer lineup for the Sinners tribute:
| Performer | Role / Notes |
|---|---|
| Miles Caton | Lead performer; breakout star of Sinners |
| Raphael Saadiq | Oscar-nominated songwriter |
| Misty Copeland | Renowned ballet dancer |
| Eric Gales | Acclaimed guitarist |
| Buddy Guy | Legendary blues guitarist |
| Brittany Howard | Grammy-winning musician |
| Christone “Kingfish” Ingram | Blues guitarist |
| Jayme Lawson | Sinners cast member |
| Li Jun Li | Sinners cast member |
| Bobby Rush | Blues icon |
| Shaboozey | Country/hip-hop artist |
| Alice Smith | Singer-songwriter |
The performance is built to show how deeply music drives the storytelling in Sinners and bring that energy to a live stage moment at the Oscars.
“Golden” — Tribute to KPop Demon Hunters
Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters became a genuine global phenomenon in 2025. The animated film connected with audiences well beyond the K-pop fanbase and earned a Best Original Song nomination at this year’s Oscars.
EJAE (Kim Eun-jae), Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami are the real voices behind the fictional K-pop group Huntr/x in the film. All three will perform “Golden” live at the ceremony. The performance opens with traditional Korean instrumentalists and dancers before building into the full song. It is a direct nod to the folklore and cultural roots at the heart of the film’s story.
Full performer lineup for the KPop Demon Hunters tribute:
| Performer | Role / Notes |
|---|---|
| EJAE (Kim Eun-jae) | Lead singer; voice of Huntr/x |
| Audrey Nuna | Singer; voice of Huntr/x |
| Rei Ami | Singer; voice of Huntr/x |
| Traditional Korean instrumentalists | Cultural tribute ensemble |
| Korean dancers | Cultural tribute ensemble |
Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale
Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale will also perform during the broadcast. Their segment is expected to accompany the In Memoriam portion of the show. This year’s In Memoriam will remember several notable figures from the industry who passed away in 2025 including Robert Redford and Rob Reiner.
Best Original Song Nominees Not Performed Live
Three Best Original Song nominees will not get a live performance at the ceremony. They will appear in pre-taped packages instead:
- “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless (Music and Lyrics by Diane Warren)
- “Sweet Dreams of Joy” from Viva Verdi! (Music and Lyrics by Nicholas Pike)
- “Train Dreams” from Train Dreams (Music by Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner; Lyrics by Nick Cave)
Who is Presenting at the 2026 Oscars?
The presenter lineup for the 98th Oscars is stacked. Over 27 confirmed names will take the stage to hand out awards across all 24 categories. Here is the full confirmed list.
Previous Acting Winners Presenting Acting Awards
Oscar tradition brings the previous year’s acting winners back to present the same category the following year. Here is who handles each acting award at the 2026 ceremony:
| Presenter | Presenting Award | Their Win |
|---|---|---|
| Adrien Brody | Best Actor | Won for The Brutalist (2025) |
| Mikey Madison | Best Actress | Won for Anora (2025) |
| Zoe Saldaña | Best Supporting Actress | Won for Emilia Pérez (2025) |
| Kieran Culkin | Best Supporting Actor | Won for A Real Pain (2025) |
Oscars 2026 Presenters List
Here is every confirmed presenter for the 98th Academy Awards in alphabetical order:
- Will Arnett
- Adrien Brody
- Javier Bardem
- Rose Byrne (current nominee, Best Actress for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You)
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Kieran Culkin
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Chris Evans
- Anne Hathaway
- Chase Infiniti
- Nicole Kidman
- Jimmy Kimmel (four-time Oscar host)
- Delroy Lindo (current nominee, Best Supporting Actor for Sinners)
- Mikey Madison
- Ewan McGregor
- Paul Mescal
- Demi Moore
- Wagner Moura (current nominee, Best Actor for The Secret Agent and the first Brazilian actor ever nominated in this category)
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Gwyneth Paltrow
- Pedro Pascal
- Bill Pullman
- Lewis Pullman (announced this year’s nominees on January 22)
- Maya Rudolph
- Channing Tatum
- Sigourney Weaver
- Zoe Saldaña
Three things worth noting about this year’s presenter lineup. First, three current nominees will present on the night regardless of their own results: Wagner Moura, Rose Byrne and Delroy Lindo. Second, Jimmy Kimmel has hosted the Oscars four times but steps back to present this year. Third, Bill Pullman and Lewis Pullman are presenting at the same ceremony. A father and son on the same Oscars stage is a first for the show.
Special Reunions and Tributes at the 2026 Oscars
This year’s show goes beyond the awards. Several reunions and tributes are confirmed that will make the night memorable for film fans of every generation.
Bridesmaids Reunion
Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy and Rose Byrne will share the stage to mark 15 years since Bridesmaids hit theaters in 2011. All four original cast members reuniting at the Oscars is a genuine treat for fans of the film.
Marvel Reunion
Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans will appear on stage together. This is the first time the two stars have shared the Oscars stage and it is a moment a lot of Marvel fans have been waiting to see.
Tribute to Rob Reiner
Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan will come together to honor the late director Rob Reiner who passed away in December 2025. Crystal and Ryan starred in Reiner’s When Harry Met Sally making this tribute personal for both of them.
Tribute to Robert Redford
Barbra Streisand is reported to perform a tribute to Robert Redford during the In Memoriam segment. Streisand and Redford co-starred in The Way We Were and his passing in September 2025 was one of the biggest losses Hollywood faced last year.
What Else to Expect on the Night
Show producers have confirmed a few more surprises without giving away full details. There will be “an extraterrestrial on the stage” which has audiences guessing about what that moment will look like. A special segment tied to The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is also planned and is said to connect with the film’s upcoming 2026 sequel. Both moments are being kept under wraps until showtime.
How to Watch the 2026 Oscars?
The 2026 Oscars air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The main show starts at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT and the red carpet pre-show kicks off at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT on both platforms. The ceremony also streams live in 200+ territories worldwide.
For full streaming details and options visit our complete guide: How to Watch the 2026 Oscars Live Stream
About the 98th Academy Awards
The 98th Oscars is one of the most historic ceremonies in the Academy’s nearly 100-year history. Sinners broke the all-time record for most nominations with 16 nods. That surpasses the previous record of 14 shared by All About Eve (1950), Titanic (1997) and La La Land (2016).
This year also introduces a brand-new competitive category called Best Casting which brings the total number of Oscar categories to 24 for the first time.
The ceremony’s theme is “Humanity.” Show producers put the focus on human touch and genuine connection throughout the night. Music director Michael Bearden put it plainly: the show celebrates “actual intelligence, not artificial intelligence.”
The 2026 Oscars has everything lined up for a truly memorable night. Sinners dominates the nominations. The KPop Demon Hunters tribute brings something fresh to the Dolby Theatre stage. The reunions are crowd-pleasers. The presenter lineup is as star-packed as any in recent Oscars history.
Tune in on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT.