Sunday, 15 March 2026
The 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second consecutive year. This year's ceremony features a record-breaking 16 nominations for Ryan Coogler's film Sinners, followed by One Battle After Another with 13 nominations. The event will be broadcast live on ABC and Hulu, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Timothée Chalamet faced backlash after stating in an interview that 'no one cares about' opera and ballet, prompting swift criticism from industry figures and organizations worldwide. His comments have sparked discussions about the declining attendance and financial struggles of these art forms, with reports indicating that attendance at Australia's national ballet company fell from 305,364 in 2023 to 225,771 in 2024. Prominent figures, including Andrea Bocelli, have publicly invited Chalamet to engage with the arts community, while organizations like the Metropolitan Opera highlighted the extensive efforts required to sustain these cultural institutions.
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