By Ayush Srivastava | Updated: March 13, 2026 4:13 PM IST
Excitement is rising for 98th Academy Awards as movie lovers get ready to celebrate cinema. Oscars honor filmmaking excellence worldwide and streaming platforms let audiences watch nominated films before ceremony night.
The 98th Academy Awards will be held on March 15, 2026, at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Due to time differences, Indian viewers can catch the event early on March 16 on Jio Hotstar. Red carpet coverage begins at 4:30 AM IST and the main ceremony starts around 5:30 AM IST.
Streaming on JioHotstar and Amazon Prime Video, this supernatural thriller set in 1930s Mississippi stars Michael B. Jordan as two brothers confronting a dark mysterious force at home. Period drama plus horror elements make it highly discussed.
Available on JioHotstar, this action drama features Leonardo DiCaprio as Bob Ferguson who battles political and emotional obstacles to save his daughter from a dangerous official played by Sean Penn. The film blends politics plus personal stakes seamlessly.
Streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video, this fast-paced sports drama stars Brad Pitt as a former racer coaching a young driver. Inspired by Formula One, it highlights teamwork, high pressure, and extreme competition on racetracks.
Available on Amazon Prime Video, this character-driven sports story stars Timothée Chalamet as an aspiring table tennis hustler facing personal struggles while chasing championship dreams under Josh Safdie’s direction.
Streaming on Netflix, this modern adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel stars Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the monster. The film reimagines the tale with contemporary visuals and emotional storytelling.
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, this emotional drama inspired by William Shakespeare’s life focuses on the loss of his young son and how it influenced Hamlet. The movie blends biography plus tragedy to create a moving narrative.
Available on JioHotstar and Amazon Prime Video, this sci-fi comedy stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons as two conspiracy theorists who kidnap a corporate leader suspected to be an alien threatening Earth. The film combines humor plus suspense.