Chalamet, Buckley, DiCaprio, Moore: all the stars at the Oscars 2026
The 2026 Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, featuring numerous stars and a new award category for Best Casting.
This year's Oscar ceremony is set to take place on the night of March 15-16 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, where nominees will be recognized across twenty-four categories, including a new addition—Best Casting. The excitement builds as the list of stars slated to present awards and participate in the event continues to grow, with confirmations already received from various well-known figures in the industry. Among them are prominent actors like Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Gwyneth Paltrow, indicating a star-studded celebration.
The Oscar producers have confirmed that even with the Oscars transitioning to YouTube starting in 2029, the show will retain its traditional television format for the upcoming award year. The inclusion of actors who are set to present shows a mix of both nominated talents and other key figures in the industry. Notably, although Mescal and Paltrow are not nominated this year, films starring them—Hamnet and Marty Supreme, respectively—have received nominations, showcasing the breadth of talent being recognized at this prestigious event.
The anticipation for the Oscars highlights the continuing influence and significance of the awards in the film industry, as they bring together a diverse range of talents and filmmakers. As the ceremony approaches, the excitement around the nominees, presenters, and the new category showcases the Oscars' commitment to evolving while honoring cinematic achievements.