How to watch the 2026 Oscars? What time does it start?

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Tonight, March 15, marks the 2026 Oscars ceremony, where the Brazilian film The Secret Agent is nominated for Best Casting, Best International Film, Best Actor, and Best Film. In Brazil, TNT and HBO Max will begin broadcasting the ceremony at 8 PM (Brasilia Time), while TV Globo will air its coverage at 9 PM, following Fantastico. Aline Diniz will provide commentary for TNT, with guests Vladimir Brichta and Fabiula Nascimento. Maria Beltrao, Dira Paes, and Waldemar Dalenogare will host Globo’s coverage, with simultaneous translation by Anna Viana. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the 2026 Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. Nominees for the awards include Sinners, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, and One Battle After Another.

Viewers in the United States can watch the 2026 Oscars for free on their local ABC station or stream it on ABC’s website and app by logging in with a cable or satellite provider. Streaming services like Hulu, Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV will also offer live streams, with many providing free trials. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) or 4 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). Preshows begin at 3:30 p.m. ET or 12:30 p.m. PT, and the main ceremony is expected to last approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. International viewers can tune in as follows: Canada: CTV (stream on Crave) Australia: 7Plus Ireland: RTE Player UK: ITVX India: Star Movies (stream on JioHotstar) For more information, Folha TV covers the 2026 Oscars news. Meteoro Brasil’s games editor-in-chief DCM provides special video coverage of the 2026 Oscars, featuring actors from The Secret Agent. Meteoro Brasil also features a video of journalist Carol Costa reflecting on videogame press, as well as artist Nikolas Ferreira’s attack on the progressive games network. (Note: The opinions expressed in this Meteoro Brasil content do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Portal PlayersForLife.)

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As we’re celebrating Brazil’s cinematic victories alongside their football prowess, why not dive into Bruno Pferd’s recent analyses? Firstly, explore his insightful piece, “The Secret Agent Unveils the Tale of Dictatorship Through a Policeman and Bystander” (March 15th), where he unravels Kleber Mendonça Filho’s powerful film, weaving personal drama with historical fiction to reflect on resilience and Brazil’s societal struggles. Then, check out Bruno’s latest article, “Wagner Moura Will Be One of the Presenters at the 2026 Oscars” (March 14th), which delves into actor Wagner Moura’s nomination and his role as a presenter at this Sunday’s awards ceremony, keeping all eyes on Brazil. Meanwhile, Ahmed Hassan’s captivating article, “In a Climate of World Cup Final, Brazil Prepares for Oscars Night” (published March 14th), explores the surge of anticipation for Brazilian cinema, with Mendonça Filho’s ‘The Secret Agent’ leading the nominations and Brazilians rallying en masse. Immerse yourself in these compelling reads as we celebrate Brazil’s cinematic triumphs!