Oscars to Feature Performances Celebrating KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners

The 98th Academy Awards will include special 'moments' highlighting the music from these two acclaimed films.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The upcoming 98th Academy Awards ceremony will feature special performances and tributes to the music from the films KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners. The KPop Demon Hunters segment will include a performance of the nominated original song 'Golden' by the film's central girl group, while the Sinners segment will explore the role of music in that film's story and feature a star-studded group of musicians performing the nominated song 'I Lied To You'.

Why it matters

The Oscars are highlighting the cultural impact and global popularity of these two films through these unique musical performances, going beyond the standard song performances to create cinematic tributes that celebrate the relationship between music and storytelling.

The details

For the KPop Demon Hunters segment, the singing voices behind the film's central girl group HUNTR/X — Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna, and Ejae — will perform the nominated song 'Golden', accompanied by traditional Korean instrumentalists and dancers. The Sinners segment will feature a performance of the nominated song 'I Lied To You' led by star Miles Caton and musician Raphael Saadiq, and will also include a star-studded group of musicians, dancers, and actors.

  • The 98th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

KPop Demon Hunters

A globally popular animated film that draws inspiration from Korean folklore and culture.

Sinners

The most nominated film in Oscars history, known for its powerful storytelling and use of music.

Rei Ami, Audrey Nuna, and Ejae

The singing voices behind the central girl group HUNTR/X in KPop Demon Hunters.

Miles Caton

A star of the film Sinners.

Raphael Saadiq

A musician who will lead the performance of the Sinners song 'I Lied To You'.

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What they’re saying

“This year, our music performances are inspired by two of the most powerful cultural phenomena in film: Sinners, the most nominated film in Oscars history, and KPop Demon Hunters, a global pop culture sensation.”

— Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, Oscars producers (The Hollywood Reporter)

What’s next

Viewers will have to tune in to the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026 to see the full performances and tributes to the music of KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners.

The takeaway

The Oscars are recognizing the global cultural impact and popularity of these two acclaimed films by giving their music a prominent spotlight, going beyond just standard song performances to create immersive cinematic moments that celebrate the power of music in storytelling.