where to watch oscar nominations

February 18, 2026

You can watch the 2026 Oscar nominations live online for free on the Academy’s official platforms and on several major streaming and TV outlets.

Academy official sites (global)
- Live stream on Oscar.com and Oscars.org.

* Works like a regular webcast: open the site shortly before the start time and look for the “Live” or “Nominations” banner.

Academy social media (easy, no login usually needed)
- Streaming on the Academy’s official YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook channels.

* Good option if you want to watch on your phone or cast from the YouTube app to a TV.

ABC / Good Morning America (U.S.)
- The nominations presentation is carried on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on broadcast TV.

* If you have antenna or cable, just tune into ABC at the announcement time.

Streaming: Disney+ and Hulu (U.S., select regions)
- ABC News Live simulcasts the nominations on Disney+ and Hulu via the ABC News Live channel.

* Open Disney+ or Hulu, search for **“ABC News Live”** or check the “Live”/“News” section around announcement time.

News outlets and recaps
- Several outlets host their own live pages or embeds of the official stream, such as Deadline , Variety , the Los Angeles Times , and the BBC News website , which may run live text plus video.

* Handy if you want written commentary, snubs, and analysis alongside the video.

The 2026 Oscar nominations (98th Academy Awards) are scheduled for Thursday, 22 January 2026 , with announcements starting at 5:30 a.m. PT / 8:30 a.m. ET / 13:30 GMT and running around 20 minutes.

Presenters Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will announce the categories from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

For the smoothest experience:
- Load your chosen stream a few minutes early.
- Prefer YouTube or the official Oscar site if your connection is shaky, as they often handle high traffic better.

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