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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: In this handout photo provided by The Academy, Oscar statuettes are seen backstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh/The Academy via Gett

Oscars 2026: Everything you need to know

After an autumn-winter barrage of award shows - the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys, the IFTAs and the BAFTAs - the granddaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are just around the corner.

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Countdown to the Oscars begins in Los Angeles

Reporting from Los Angeles, RTÉ's Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke shares her first impressions from Hollywood ahead of Sunday's 98th Academy Awards, where she will be covering the biggest night in film.

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The Buckleys are bound for Hollywood and the Oscars

Jessie Buckley's family were at Dublin Airport today to travel to Los Angeles for Sunday's Oscars.

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Wolfgang Puck and Byron Puck at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on 10 March, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

Here's what's on the menu for A-listers on Oscars night

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck has prepared a feast of more than 70 dishes for film stars and movie-makers at Sunday's Governors Ball, ⁠held after the Oscars ceremony.

Oscars 2026 • 11 Mar

Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna perform Golden from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, on stage during the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 at The Royal Festival Hall on 22 February, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA)

KPop Demon Hunters heading to the Oscars - live on stage

The lead vocalists behind KPop Demon Hunters - Netflix's most-watched animated film of all time - are headed to the Oscars stage for the first time.

Oscars 2026 • 11 Mar

Benicio del Toro as Sergio St Carlos in his dojo in One Battle After Another

Del Toro says One Battle After Another has 'heart'

Benicio del Toro won his first Oscar 25 years ago for Traffic. This year, he is once again in the Academy Award conversation for his soulful turn as karate dojo owner - and part-time saviour of immigrants - Sergio St Carlos in One Battle After Another.

Oscars 2026 • 10 Mar

EPIC to unveil giant statue for Oscars weekend

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is celebrating the Academy Awards this weekend with a 14ft golden award statue at Dublin's CHQ Building, while a Jessie Buckley Best Actress win could also trigger a free-entry offer.

Oscars 2026 • 10 Mar

Jessie Buckley: Ireland's star making waves worldwide

Jessie Buckley is one of Ireland and Hollywood's brightest talents, with all eyes on her right now.

Oscars 2026 • 08 Mar

Irish Oscar winners - the full roll call

At the Oscars on 15 March, Jessie Buckley could become the first Irish woman to win Best Actress. Here's every Irish Oscar winner so far, from George Bernard Shaw's early writing win to Cillian Murphy's Best Actor moment.

Oscars 2026 • 10 Mar

Paul Mescal attends the 32nd Annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on 1 March, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Paul Mescal will be among award presenters at Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that Paul Mescal will be among the stars presenting Oscars at the Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday, 15 March.

Oscars 2026 • 10 Mar

(L-R) Bruno Núñez Arjona as Esteban and Sergi López as Luis in the desert in Sirāt Photo: Quim Vives

Desert rave film Sirāt comes to Irish cinemas

Director Oliver Laxe has said he wants audiences to have an immersive experience when watching his film Sirāt.

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Juliette Binoche attends the opening night of the Filming Italy Los Angeles 2026 Festival at the Directors Guild of America Theatre in West Hollywood, California on 12 February, 2026

Ahead of Oscars, Juliette Binoche hails Cannes clout

For Oscar winner Juliette Binoche, the head of last year's jury at the Cannes Film Festival, it's not hard to understand why the films that succeeded on the Croisette go on to win accolades in Hollywood.

Oscars 2026 • 15 Feb

Jessie Buckley attends BFI Presents: Jessie Buckley in Conversation at BFI Southbank on 31 January, 2026 in London (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Jessie Buckley says Hamnet has been 'life-changing'

Jessie Buckley has said making Hamnet, which has seen her nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, has been a "life-changing experience".

Oscars 2026 • 03 Feb

Jessie Buckley 'honoured' by Oscar nomination

Jessie Buckley has said she is "honoured" to be nominated in the Best Actress category for this year's Oscars.

Oscars 2026 • 23 Jan

Congratulations pour in for Ireland's Oscar nominees

President Catherine Connolly has congratulated Ireland's Oscar nominees following the announcement of the Academy Awards shortlist.

Oscars 2026 • 23 Jan

Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in Hamnet

Mescal is out and Lindo is in: Oscar nomination snubs

The exclusion of Paul Mescal, Chase Infiniti and Ariana Grande and the inclusion of Elle Fanning and Delroy Lindo were some of the snubs and surprises from the Oscar nominations.

Oscars 2026 • 22 Jan

Sinners received a record-breaking 16 nominations

Oscars 2026 - the full list of nominees

Irish actress Jessie Buckley has been nominated for an Oscar, while vampire drama Sinners has made history as the first film to score 16 nods.

Oscars 2026 • 22 Jan

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Jessie Buckley and mother Marina Cassidy attend the post premiere party for "The Lost Daughter" during the 65th BFI London Film Festival at Soho House on October 13, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Ben

Buckley's mother: 'That's my little girl up there'

Jessie Buckley's mother, Marina, has said she had to pinch herself and say "that's my little girl up there," following her daughter's Oscar nomination for her role in Hamnet.

Oscars 2026 • 22 Jan

Jessie Buckley among Irish Oscar nominees

Jessie Buckley has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Hamnet.

Oscars 2026 • 23 Jan

Live Watch: The 2026 Oscar nominations

The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards are being announced today, with the nominees revealed live from the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Oscars 2026 • 22 Jan

Oscars 2026

Oscars 2026: Everything you need to know

Countdown to the Oscars begins in Los Angeles

The Buckleys are bound for Hollywood and the Oscars

Here's what's on the menu for A-listers on Oscars night

KPop Demon Hunters heading to the Oscars - live on stage

Del Toro says One Battle After Another has 'heart'

EPIC to unveil giant statue for Oscars weekend

Jessie Buckley: Ireland's star making waves worldwide

Irish Oscar winners - the full roll call

Paul Mescal will be among award presenters at Oscars

Desert rave film Sirāt comes to Irish cinemas

Ahead of Oscars, Juliette Binoche hails Cannes clout

Jessie Buckley says Hamnet has been 'life-changing'

Jessie Buckley 'honoured' by Oscar nomination

Congratulations pour in for Ireland's Oscar nominees

Mescal is out and Lindo is in: Oscar nomination snubs

Oscars 2026 - the full list of nominees

Buckley's mother: 'That's my little girl up there'

Jessie Buckley among Irish Oscar nominees

Live Watch: The 2026 Oscar nominations

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