Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway Among New Oscar Presenters

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Academy Awards executive producer Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced the latest batch of presenters for this year's 98th Oscars ceremony. The group of entertainers includes Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, and Gwyneth Paltrow. They join the previously announced lineup of presenters such as Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, and Zoe Saldaña. The 2026 Oscars will be hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second year in a row and will air live on ABC and Hulu from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15.

Why it matters

The Oscars are one of the most prestigious and widely watched awards shows in the entertainment industry, and the announcement of the presenters is always highly anticipated. The inclusion of popular and acclaimed actors like Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr., and Anne Hathaway is expected to generate significant interest and excitement among viewers.

The details

The new presenters were announced by Academy Awards executive producer Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan on Thursday. In addition to the previously announced lineup, the group of entertainers set to take the stage at the 98th Oscars includes Will Arnett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Mescal received several award nominations for his supporting role in the film Hamnet, which received a total of eight Oscar nominations. Paltrow's film Marty Supreme earned nine Oscar nominations, including in the newly added category of best casting.

• The 98th Oscars ceremony is set to air live on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
• The presenters were announced on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

What’s next

The 98th Oscars ceremony will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 15, 2026, starting at 4 p.m. PT.