Oscars 2026 recap: See all the winners and best moments

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Last updated: Monday, March 16, 2026 10:04AM GMT
2026 Oscar winners' acceptance speeches

LOS ANGELES -- At the 2026 Oscars, the biggest and brightest stars from across Hollywood and the world of entertainment converged in Los Angeles to honor the most prestigious works of filmmaking delivered over the last year.

Scroll below to see how the night unfolded, and check out all coverage of the 98th Academy Awards here.

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Mar 15, 2026, 10:43 PM GMT

Here's who's presenting at the Oscars

Last year's Oscar winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña are all returning to the Oscars stage as presenters tonight.

Oscar winners Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña are seen in Hollywood, Calif. on March 2, 2025.
Oscar winners Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña are seen in Hollywood, Calif. on March 2, 2025.

Other presenters include Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Find out who else will present at the 2026 Oscars here.

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Mar 15, 2026, 10:15 PM GMT

Heidi Klum stuns on the Oscars red carpet

Heidi Klum made a stunning return to the Oscars red carpet in a striking gown - every surface adorned with white pearls, sequins and crosses.

She leaned into the pearl theme with layered choker necklaces, each anchored by a delicate cross charm.

This is Klum's first appearance at the Oscars since 2016.

Heidi Klum talks all things fashion and style on the 98th Oscars red carpet.
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Mar 15, 2026, 10:17 PM GMT

'Sinners' stars talk film's 16 Oscar nominations on red carpet

Oscar nominated actors Jayme Lawson and Omar Benson Miller stopped on the Oscars red carpet to talk about the significance of "Sinners" receiving 16 Oscar nominations, which is the most in the history of the Academy Awards.

Jayme Lawson and Omar Benson Miller on breaking Oscars history with "Sinners."
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Mar 15, 2026, 10:09 PM GMT

Moura thanks the Brazilian community for supporting "The Secret Agent" ahead of the Oscars

Wagner Moura, who is nominated for best actor, said it was "beautiful" for "The Secret Agent" to receive so many Oscar nominations.

"The Secret Agent" star Wagner Moura arrived at the Dolby Theatre ahead of the 2026 Oscars.

Moura, who is from Brazil, caught up with George Pennacchio on the red carpet ahead of the show.

"We are very proud of [the movie]," Moura said. "It's been a big journey and Brazilians have been so supportive and I just want to thank them because we felt the energy throughout the whole campaign."

"The Secret Agent" is nominated in four categories, including Achievement in Casting.

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