Oscars Awards 2026 Nominations Announcement: Date, time, where to watch; Indian films shortlisted

Oscars 2026 nominations: Time (India)

The announcement begins at 8:30 am ET (US) on January 22, which is 7:00 pm IST in India. Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will reveal the nominees from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, officially marking the start of Oscar season’s most intense phase.

Where to watch Oscars 2026 nominations live

You can watch the nominations announcement on multiple platforms, including: The Academy’s official platforms (Oscar.com and Oscars.org), the Oscars official YouTube channel, and ABC’s Good Morning America (US broadcast). The streaming will also be available on streaming platforms like Hulu, Disney+, and ABC News Live (availability may vary by region).

Oscars 2026 nominations: Indian films shortlist watch

For Indian viewers, much of the attention is on Homebound, which is being tracked closely in the Best International Feature Film race. With nominations night here, the big question is whether the film can convert momentum into a final nomination slot. The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. Neeraj Ghaywan’s sophomore film

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While several other Indian titles have been mentioned in awards chatter and watchlists over the season, the nominations reveal will clarify which campaigns truly broke through — and whether India gets a stronger foothold in the final Academy lineup this year.

When and where will the Oscars 2026 ceremony be held?

Once the nominations are out, the countdown to the main event begins. The 98th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 16, 2026, and will be hosted by Conan O’Brien. The ceremony will air on ABC and stream on Hulu.