The Digester

Live broadcast times, returning host, frontrunners in major categories and the night's key performances ahead of Sunday's Oscars.

UK viewers can watch red carpet on ITV from 22:15 GMT with the ceremony at 23:00 GMT, and US viewers can watch on ABC or stream on Hulu at 16:00 PT 19:00 ET.
Conan O'Brien returns as host following his well received 2025 performance.
Best picture has narrowed to One Battle After Another and Sinners, with Sinners holding a record 16 nominations.
Jessie Buckley is the strong favorite to win best actress for Hamnet.
Best actor is wide open, with Michael B Jordan and Timothée Chalamet the leading contenders.
Sean Penn is the frontrunner for best supporting actor while supporting actress is split between Amy Madigan, Wunmi Mosaku and Teyana Taylor.
Only two nominated songs will be performed and expected musical appearances include Miles Caton, Huntr/x, Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, with reports Barbra Streisand may appear to honor Robert Redford.

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