Anne Hathaway will appear as one of the presenters at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony alongside Priyanka Chopra, with the event scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026. This Oscars presentation will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood and broadcast live on ABC, marking a notable gathering of Hollywood stars such as Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Priyanka Chopra and Other Leading Figures on the Oscar Stage
Priyanka Chopra announced her role as an official Oscar presenter via her Instagram account, confirming her return to the prestigious event. Chopra has previously presented at the Oscars back in 2016 and recently shared the full list of presenters for this year’s ceremony. Joining her will be Hollywood veterans including Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr., and Gwyneth Paltrow, each contributing their presence to the ceremony’s star-studded lineup.
For context, Chopra’s involvement continues a tradition of notable figures from the Indian film industry participating in international awards. Deepika Padukone, another prominent Indian actress, presented an award at the 95th Oscars, the same year SS Rajamouli’s film RRR won the Best Original Song award for “Naatu Naatu.”
Details on the Ceremony and Nominees
Conan O’Brien is set to host the Oscars that evening. This year, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leads with a record-breaking 16 nominations. Other major nominees include Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value, each receiving nine nominations, while Hamnet secured eight nods.
The Best Actress category features Jessie Buckley for Hamnet, Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, and Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value. Leading contenders for Best Actor include Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, and Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon.
The Significance of the 2026 Oscars and What to Expect
The 98th Academy Awards bring together celebrated talent from around the world, reflecting the global reach of the film industry. The inclusion of Priyanka Chopra and Anne Hathaway as presenters underlines the ceremony’s blend of longstanding Hollywood icons with internationally recognized artists, enhancing its cultural diversity. With strong contenders and a renowned host in Conan O’Brien, the event promises a night of memorable moments and intense competition.
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“Priyanka will once again serve as the Oscar presenter. She will be joined by other Hollywood stalwarts, including Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow.”
– Academy announcement
