2026 Academy Awards: Meet the Filmmakers at the Nominees Luncheon
The 98th Academy Awards air this Sunday on ABC and Hulu. Hear from Wunmi Mosaku, Delroy Lindo, EJAE, Amy Madigan, and more stars who attended the annual Oscars Luncheon.
Awards season is in full swing, and excitement for the 2026 Oscars is buzzing around the world. If you’re figuring out how to catch every moment, RT has all the essential details so you don’t miss one of the biggest nights in film. The Academy Awards will air live on ABC Sunday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m. EDT / 4:00 p.m. PDT. Conan O’Brien returns as host, with the ceremony once again taking place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and streaming live on Hulu.
In the lead-up to the big night, the Academy gathered nominees for its annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Ballroom in Los Angeles. The event, famous for its iconic class photo, offers honorees a final chance to connect before the ceremony and is often considered one of the season’s most beloved traditions.
Rotten Tomatoes was there to capture the energy firsthand. Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sat down with this year’s celebrated filmmakers to talk about their work and excitement building as Oscar night approaches.
Sinners actors Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo, cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, costume designer Ruth E. Carter, and producer Sev Ohanian join RT to share stories about their journey to the Oscars.
Nominee Stellan Skarsgård shares his experience making Sentimental Value and the power the film holds.
Amy Madigan, who plays Gladys in Weapons, talks about horror movies being honored at the Academy Awards, why she was drawn to her character, and how different the experience has been for her second Oscar nomination.
EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, Yuhan, Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhan, Ken Jeong, and Michelle Wong of KPOP Demon Hunters join RT to discuss the impact of their film, songwriting inspiration, and the moment they knew ‘Golden’ was a hit.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is home to a global membership of more than 11,000 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy recognizes and celebrates all aspects of the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®. With the world’s largest film museum and collection, the Academy preserves our cinematic history and presents honest and powerful programs about cinema’s past, present, and future. Across all initiatives, the Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films.
