2026 Oscars calendar: Key dates for awards shows, nominations announcements
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The 2026 Oscars will be here before you know it, and Gold Derby has you covered on all of the key dates for awards shows and nominations announcements in the lead-up to the big event. ABC's broadcast of the 98th Academy Awards will take place on March 15, with comedian Conan O'Brien back as host for the second consecutive time.Important televised precursors to watch out for in the weeks before the Academy Awards are theCritics Choice Awards on Jan. 4, Golden Globes on Jan. 11, BAFTAs on Feb. 22, and Screen Actors Guild Awards on March 1. These influential events can sometimes tip Oscar races one way or another, particularly if a contender wows the audience with their winning speech.On April 21, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences made several rule changes, including most notably that members must now watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round. AMPAS will monitor viewing activity for its members through the Academy Screening Room str...