Executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today the lineup of talent set to perform at the 98th Oscars. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
“This year, our music performances are inspired by two of the most powerful cultural phenomena in film: ‘Sinners,’ the most nominated film in Oscars history, and ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ a global pop culture sensation,” noted Kapoor and Mullan. “These show moments are more than just performances—they expand into cinematic tributes that celebrate the relationship between music and storytelling and why these films resonated so deeply with audiences around the world.”
The “KPop Demon Hunters” moment begins with a fusion of traditional Korean instrumentalists and dance, celebrating the folklore and cultural inspiration that anchors the story behind this animated blockbuster. As part of this experience, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, and REI AMI, the singing voices behind HUNTR/X, will perform the Oscar-nominated original song “Golden” from the film.
The “Sinners” moment explores the role music plays in the film’s storytelling and translates this into a cinematic live moment on the Oscars stage. Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq will perform the Oscar-nominated original song “I Lied To You.” They will be joined by Misty Copeland, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey, and Alice Smith in an homage to the film’s singular visual style.
Additionally, the show will include appearances by Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu, and will air live in more than 200 territories worldwide.
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