After an autumn-winter barrage of award shows – the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys, the IFTAs and the BAFTAs – the granddaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are just around the corner.
Here is everything you need to know about this year’s show.
When are the Oscars?
The 98th Academy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on 15 March 2026, celebrating the best films of 2025 and the people behind them.
Hollywood’s biggest night will be held at the renowned Dolby Theatre, where the global film industry will gather to honour the year’s most outstanding achievements in cinema.
You can watch the awards live on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player from 1am (March 16),…