Oscars to Reunite Last Year's Acting Winners as Presenters

Saldaña, Culkin, Madison, and Brody will hand out trophies at the 98th Academy Awards ceremony.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 1:07am

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the winners of last year's acting Oscars - Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin, and Zoe Saldaña - will present awards at the upcoming 98th annual Academy Awards ceremony on March 15. This year's show will be hosted by Conan O'Brien and broadcast live on ABC.

Why it matters

The Oscars frequently have the previous year's acting winners return to present the current year's awards, as it provides a sense of continuity and celebration of the previous year's achievements. This year's lineup of presenters includes several first-time Oscar winners, adding to the excitement.

The details

Last year's acting winners - Brody for Best Actor, Madison for Best Supporting Actress, Culkin for Best Supporting Actor, and Saldaña for Best Actress - will all take the stage to present awards at this year's ceremony. The Oscars show will air live on ABC on March 15, with Conan O'Brien as the host.

  • The 98th annual Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026.
  • Last year's acting winners were announced at the 97th Oscars ceremony in 2025.

The players

Adrien Brody

An American actor who won his second Best Actor Oscar last year for his role in 'The Brutalist'.

Mikey Madison

An American actress who won her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress last year.

Kieran Culkin

An American actor who won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor last year.

Zoe Saldaña

An American actress who won her first Oscar for Best Actress last year.

Conan O'Brien

An American television host and comedian who will be hosting the 98th Academy Awards ceremony.

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What’s next

The Academy has not yet announced any additional presenters for the 98th Oscars ceremony.

The takeaway

The return of last year's acting winners as presenters at the Oscars is a tradition that celebrates the previous year's achievements and provides a sense of continuity for the awards show. This year's lineup includes several first-time Oscar winners, adding to the excitement and prestige of the event.