The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, an event that will gather numerous prominent figures from the international film industry. The ceremony will be hosted again by comedian Conan O'Brien, who has previously led the awards, indicating a continuity in the entertainment style of the event. The gala is highly anticipated not only for the awards but also for the celebrity presence and performances planned for the night.

In Ecuador, viewers can watch the ceremony live on HBO Max as well as on TNT and RTS channels, beginning at 18:00 local time. This timing aligns with the broadcast in Mexico, providing a unified viewing experience in Latin America. Such accessibility to a global event emphasizes the growing importance of online streaming platforms in complementing traditional television broadcasts.

For viewers in the United States, the Oscars will air on ABC and will also be available for the first time via Hulu's live streaming service. The event will start at 19:00 Eastern Time and 16:00 Pacific Time, and it will thus be viewable in Spain at 01:00 on March 16. This synchronization of broadcasting times across various countries highlights the global reach of the Oscars and its significance for audiences around the world, emphasizing a shared cultural event in the cinematic calendar.