The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the first group of presenters for the 98th Annual Academy Awards, confirming that several recent acting winners will return to present in their respective categories. Among those named, Adrien Brody will serve as the Adrien Brody Oscar presenter for the Best Actor category, while Mikey Madison is set to present the Best Actress award.
Confirmed Presenters and Their Roles at the Oscars
<pLast year’s winners are continuing the tradition of awarding their respective categories. Mikey Madison, who earned Best Actress for her role in Sean Baker’s Best Picture winner Anora, will hand out the award for Best Actress. Adrien Brody, taking the stage as the Best Actor presenter, won last year for his role in The Brutalist, marking 22 years since his first Oscar win for The Pianist. Zoe Saldaña will present Best Supporting Actress, and Kieran Culkin is assigned to present Best Supporting Actor.
Saldaña and Culkin both achieved their first Academy Award wins for their performances in Netflix’s Emilia Pérez and Searchlight’s A Real Pain, respectively. Their unexpected victories highlighted the diversity of last year’s winners, representing a broad range of studios and films.
Upcoming Details and Broadcast Information
Additional presenters for the ceremony will be announced in the coming weeks as anticipation builds toward the Oscars event. The 2026 ceremony is scheduled to air live from Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 15, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. Conan O’Brien returns as host, engaging audiences with his signature style for the second consecutive year.
The continuation of past winners presenting awards not only honors their achievements but also lends a reflective moment on the significance of these performances within the film industry. With the ceremony approaching, viewers can expect more familiar faces to join the roster of presenters, emphasizing the event’s celebratory spirit and its role in highlighting cinematic excellence.
“No surprises here: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the first presenters for the 98th Annual Academy Awards.” ?Name not provided
“More presenters will be revealed in the weeks leading up to the 2026 Oscars, which will air live at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 15, from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and again will be hosted by Conan O’Brien.” ?Name not provided
