Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Kumail Nanjiani are set to join a distinguished group of presenters for the 98th Oscars ceremony on March 15, 2026, held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences confirmed their participation alongside Hollywood icons such as Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, and Gwyneth Paltrow, highlighting Kumail Nanjiani Oscars presenter role in this prestigious event.
Presenting Roles and Previous Oscar Appearances
Chopra and Nanjiani, both familiar faces at the Oscars, will each serve as presenters for the second time. Priyanka Chopra Jonas last appeared as a presenter at the 88th Academy Awards in 2016, where she and Liev Schreiber presented Best Film Editing to Margaret Sixel for ‘Mad Max: Fury Road.’ She also participated in announcing the 93rd Oscar nominees alongside her husband, Nick Jonas, in 2021. Kumail Nanjiani previously presented Best Production Design at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018 with Lupita Nyong’o and later co-announced the 2019 Oscar nominations with Tracee Ellis Ross.
Career Highlights Leading to 2026 Presentation
Over the past decade, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has built a significant career in Hollywood with roles in notable projects such as ‘Quantico,’ ‘Baywatch,’ and ‘The Matrix Resurrections.’ Beyond acting, she served as executive producer for the 2021 Netflix film ‘The White Tiger,’ earning a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. In 2025, a short film she supported, ‘Anuja,’ received a nomination for Best Live-Action Short Film. Kumail Nanjiani, known as a comedian, actor, and screenwriter, gained recognition through works like ‘Silicon Valley’ and ‘Welcome to Chippendales.’ He co-wrote and starred in ‘The Big Sick,’ which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay alongside his wife, Emily V. Gordon.
Event Details and Notable Nominations
The Oscars ceremony will televise live on ABC, with streaming available on Hulu, reaching audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. This year’s nominations are led by Ryan Coogler’s film ‘Sinners,’ a supernatural story set in the 1930s South, which has set a new record with 16 nominations.
The Importance of Their Roles at This Year’s Ceremony
Having both Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Kumail Nanjiani take on presenting roles reflects their established presence and influence in the film industry. Their continued involvement in the Oscars adds diversity and recognition of international and multicultural talents in Hollywood. As the event unfolds, their participation will contribute to the celebration of cinematic achievements worldwide, marking another significant milestone in their careers.
