Instagram/Wagner Moura & Renate Rei Movie 2026 Oscars air March 15, hosted by Conan O'Brien. Discover why awards season is stretching later, including the Actor Awards shift. April 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - If you are a fan of awards season, you may have noticed that the 2026 edition is stretching out longer than in previous years. The 2026 Oscars are set to air on March 15, which is later than the ceremony has been held in recent memory. The much-anticipated event, hosted by Conan O'Brien at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, traditionally concludes the awards season that kicks off every January.