Where to watch Oscars 2026 in the UK | Films | Entertainment
The biggest night in cinema will be available to watch for free in just a few hours.
Thus far, the confirmed presenters of the evening include Irish heartthrob Paul Mescal, who didn’t secure any nominations for his role in Hamnet.
Below, we explore everything you need to know about watching the Oscars in the UK, reports the Mirror.
For the third consecutive year, ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player will transmit the Oscars, with Jonathan Ross taking over as host. The complete ceremony will be available to watch for free.
Fans can also stream Oscars: All Access, a collection of clips which revisit the finest moments from the Academy Awards through the years, on ITVX.
The Oscars will commence at 7pm ET/ 4pm PT in the U. S on Sunday, March 15, which converts to 11pm in the UK.
ITV’s broadcast will begin at 10.15pm from the red carpet, with the ceremony starting 45 minutes later. It’s expected to last for three hours, until 2.35am, but the ceremony could exceed its allocated time.
Cinema enthusiasts have been rushing to view all the nominated films ahead of tonight’s ceremony, with some still ticking off their lists today. If you’re eager to join the viewing parties, here’s a rundown of the major nominees.
Leonardo DiCaprio – One Battle After Another
Michael B Jordan – Sinners
Wagner Moura – The Secret Agent
Rose Byrne – If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson – Song Sung Blue
Renate Reinsve – Sentimental Value
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas – Sentimental Value
Teyana Taylor – One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi – Frankenstein
Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård – Sentimental Value
Josh Safdie – Marty Supreme
Joachim Trier – Sentimental Value
The Oscars will air on ITV1 and ITVX tonight (March 15) at 10.15pm
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