Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra Joins Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr, & More As Presenters for the 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards is just around the corner, heightening curiosity with every update of the much-awaited Oscars 2026. On March 6, the Academy took to its official X handle and revealed the third slate of the official presenters for the event. Surprisingly, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has once again made it to the list. She will be presenting alongside some big Hollywood personalities, including Will Arnett, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, and Gwyneth Paltrow, among others. The previously announced list of presenters includes Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, and Zoe Saldaña.

Hosted by Conan O’Brien for the second time, the 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. However, it will air on March 16 in India and will be made available to stream online on Hulu, with a broadcast on ABC.

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Presenters for the 98th Academy Awards Announced

Meet your third slate of presenters for the 98th Oscars. Watch the #Oscars LIVE Sunday, March 15, at 7e/4p on ABC and Hulu, with Conan O’Brien hosting. #OnlyAtTheOscars pic.twitter.com/NEdABQDnMA — The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 5, 2026

The latest announcement by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has fueled the buzz around the Oscars 2026. After Priyanka Chopra Jonas made it to the list of presenters, it is indeed a proud moment for India. Her inclusion highlights the growing global recognition of Indian talent on the global stage and in international cinema. 

The Bluff actress will be returning to the big event as a presenter after a decade, following her appearance in 2016. Recently, Bollywood’s desi girl showed up at the Golden Globe Awards, alongside BLACKPINK member Lisa as a presenter. Over the years, Priyanka has cemented her presence at the Academy Awards and other major global platforms. She consistently blends star power with high fashion, garnering attention on the international red carpet.

Talking about the Oscars 2026, Ryan Coogler-Michael B Jordan’s Sinners is in the leading position with a whopping 16 nominations, followed by Paul Thomas Anderson-Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another with noms in 13 categories. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme, and Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value had garnered 9 nominations each.