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98th Oscars – The Academy Awards

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The Academy Awards — 98th Oscars

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A back-to-basics evening that was generally pleasing, mostly inspired, and once again for the cinephiles.

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Judy Berman TIME Magazine Mar 27
Conan O’Brien made an extremely strong case for canonization at Sunday’s 98th Academy Awards, his second consecutive hosting gig. Go to Full Review Coleman Spilde Salon.com Mar 20
The Oscars still feels like it’s figuring out what the future looks like, instead of shaping that future itself. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. Go to Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety Mar 17
The Oscars this year were not boring, because the winners felt like they mattered... But the Oscars tonight weren’t exciting, either. They were a bit rote. Go to Full Review Kayleigh Donaldson Pajiba Mar 20
Let’s give it up for Conan, who continues to be a great host for this event. MC-ing the Oscars is one of the most thankless tasks in Hollywood, and even great TV hosts can suck at it. But for the past two years, Conan has killed it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Linda P. @RT95385484 Mar 21 Who cares about award shows? Not impressed. I couldn't wait for it to be over. See more John D @RT98416553 Mar 19 Why would anyone but the narcissists involved want to watch this? See more Noah S. @Noah2002 Mar 16 Finally an Oscars ceremony I can get behind (other than Javier Bardem’s stupidity). See more Declan D. @filmbuffkid Mar 16 A great return to greatness at the Oscar’s, it was a very sad year for the ones who passed and I pay respects to those who passed (Rest in peace to the legends we lost), and congratulations to all films for winning the awards you won tonight. All the performances were absolute cinema. See more Read all reviews
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Conan O'Brien

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Episode 1 Aired Mar 15, 2026 98th Oscars Details

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Season Info

Network
ABC
Genre
Special Interest
Release Date
Mar 15, 2026