Times are estimated based on typical ceremony pacing. The Academy does not publish exact times in advance. All times Pacific.
Award
Performance
Special segment
Ceremony
Pre-Show
1:00 PM PT / 4:00 PM ET
Red Carpet Opens
Nominees, presenters, and guests arrive at the Dolby Theatre. 1-mile security perimeter in effect.
3:30 PM PT / 6:30 PM ET
Oscars Red Carpet ShowABC Pre-Show
Live pre-show coverage on ABC & Hulu. Interviews, fashion, predictions.
Main Ceremony — 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
4:00 PM
Opening & Conan O’Brien Monologue
Conan returns as host for the second consecutive year. Theme: “Humanity” — celebrating human connection.
~4:15 PM
Best CastingNew Category
The first Oscar ever awarded in this category. Historic moment for below-the-line recognition.
~4:22 PM
Best Animated Short Film
~4:29 PM
Best Live Action Short Film
~4:36 PM
Best Makeup & Hairstyling
~4:43 PM
Best Costume Design
~4:50 PM
Best Documentary Short Film
~4:57 PM
Bridesmaids Reunion
Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy & Rose Byrne reunite for the film’s 15th anniversary.
~5:05 PM
Best Supporting Actress
Presented by Zoe Saldaña
~5:14 PM
Best Animated Feature Film
~5:21 PM
“Golden” — KPop Demon HuntersPerformance
Ejae, Audrey Nuna & Rei Ami perform with Korean instrumentalists & dancers.
~5:30 PM
Best Sound
~5:37 PM
Best Production Design
~5:44 PM
Best Visual Effects
~5:51 PM
Best Film Editing
~5:58 PM
Marvel Reunion
Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans together on stage.
~6:04 PM
Best Supporting Actor
Presented by Kieran Culkin
~6:13 PM
Best International Feature Film
~6:20 PM
Best Cinematography
~6:27 PM
“I Lied To You” — SinnersPerformance
Miles Caton & Raphael Saadiq joined by Misty Copeland, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Shaboozey, Eric Gales, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Bobby Rush, Alice Smith, Li Jun Li.
~6:37 PM
Best Original Score
~6:44 PM
Best Original Song
~6:51 PM
Best Documentary Feature
~6:58 PM
In Memoriam
Barbra Streisand honors Robert Redford (died September 2025). Josh Groban & the LA Master Chorale perform.
~7:10 PM
“Extraterrestrial” Surprise
Mystery segment teased by producers.
Final Categories
~7:15 PM
Best Adapted Screenplay
~7:22 PM
Best Original Screenplay
~7:29 PM
Best Director
~7:38 PM
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Presented by Mikey Madison
~7:47 PM
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Presented by Adrien Brody
~7:56 PM
Best Picture
The final award of the night.
~8:05 PM
Closing
Category order and times are estimated based on typical Academy Awards pacing. Actual order may vary. See all nominees & winners →