Trending Now - Oscars to Feature 'bridesmaids' and Marvel Reunions
WHO:
Executive producers Katy Mullan and Raj Kapoor
Host Conan O’Brien
Music director Michael Bearden
Production designer Misty Buckley
Supervising choreographer Mandy Moore
Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids cast)
Ryan Coogler (Sinners director)
Ruth E. Carter (Sinners costumer)
Aakomon Jones (Sinners choreographer)
Misty Copeland (guest appearance)
WHAT:
A special Bridesmaids reunion will take place during the Oscars ceremony.
A Marvel reunion is also planned for the show.
The 2026 Oscars will feature an In Memoriam section honoring industry figures who passed away.
The theme for the 2026 Oscars is “humanity.”
The film Sinners is the most-nominated film in Oscars history.
O’Brien will host the Oscars for the second consecutive year.
O’Brien joked about singing and dancing during the Sinners segment, which was rejected.
WHERE:
The 2026 Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
The 2026 Oscars will air live on Sunday, March 15, 2026, starting at 4 p.m. PT.
The press conference took place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
WHY:
The reunions and performances are intended to celebrate significant films and their contributions to cinema.
The In Memoriam section is a response to the many industry deaths in 2025.
HOW:
The creative team is collaborating closely with law enforcement for increased security due to a potential threat.
The stage design has been completely redesigned to reflect the theme of humanity, incorporating organic forms and architectural layers.
(UPDATED March 12, 2026 11:10 UTC)
This Sunday, March 15, the 2026 Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring a special reunion of the Bridesmaids cast alongside a Marvel reunion, all under the theme of "humanity." Host Conan O’Brien, returning for his second consecutive year, will lead the ceremony, which will also include an In Memoriam section honoring industry figures lost in 2025 and a performance from the most-nominated film in Oscars history, Sinners. The creative team is working closely with law enforcement to ensure heightened security, while the stage design has been completely reimagined to reflect the event's theme.