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Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, and More Join Star-Studded Presenter Lineup for 98th Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences remains the world’s premier film organization, representing a global membership of more than 11,000 accomplished film industry artists and leaders.

RMN Stars Awards Desk
New Delhi | March 6, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled a new group of A-list talent set to take the stage at the 98th Oscars. Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan announced on Thursday that Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, and Gwyneth Paltrow have been tapped as presenters for this year’s ceremony.

These stars join an already impressive roster of previously announced presenters, including Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, and Zoe Saldaña. Show producers noted that additional talent joining the broadcast will continue to be announced in the days leading up to the event.

The ceremony, which celebrates cinematic achievement across the global film industry, will be hosted by Conan O’Brien. The 98th Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and is scheduled to air live on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Fans can tune in to the main event starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC, or stream it live via Hulu. For those interested in the pre-show festivities, the official live red carpet coverage will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The broadcast is expected to reach a massive international audience, airing in more than 200 territories worldwide.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences remains the world’s premier film organization, representing a global membership of more than 11,000 accomplished film industry artists and leaders. Beyond the annual Oscars ceremony, the Academy manages the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the world’s largest film-related collection to foster a shared passion for cinema.