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See the Oscars red carpet looks

NPR | By Meredith Nierman
Published March 15, 2026 at 5:48 PM CDT

The Academy Awards are Sunday night, and stars are arriving on the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Ryan Coogler's vampire film Sinners starts the night leading in nominations with a record-breaking 16, followed by One Battle After Another, which enters the evening with 13 nods.

Here's what to expect during the ceremony — and how to watch.

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