Oscars Red Carpet 2026 Looks and Arrivals (Photos)

Film and fashion fans will be laser-focused on the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday night as the 98th annual Academy Awards kicks off with a red carpet once again sure to be unrivaled by any other.

Hours before envelopes were set to be opened, #Oscars2026 social media had already launched into overdrive Sunday morning, balancing style and award predictions with tributes to red carpet looks of years past. From Halle Berry wearing Elie Saab in 2002 and Lupita Nyong’o’s pale blue Prada in 2014 to Lady Gaga’s 2019 custom black McQueen gown, paired with the iconic Tiffany Diamond, the fact that those mentions conjure instant mental images proves that the Oscars red carpet creates style moments that live forever.

How might any of Sunday night’s nominees and presenters join that pantheon? Best actress nominees Jessie Buckley and Rose Byrne and best supporting actress nominees Teyana Taylor and Elle Fanning have been inspiring style headlines since the awards season commenced in January, and Oscars 2026 should be no exception. On the men’s side, nominees Jacob Elordi and Michael B. Jordan join presenter Pedro Pascal and first-time Oscars attendee Hudson Williams as the fashion-forward guys who likewise should make talked-about style statements.

Once the Oscars 2026 ceremony gets underway at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET, questions instantly shift to the films and creators who will take home the trophies. How many Oscars might Sinners win from its record-breaking 16 nominations, and might best director nominee Ryan Coogler be among them as the first Black director to win the award? Or might Hamnet’s Chloé Zhao capture the best director Oscar, becoming the first woman to win multiple times in that category, after taking the prize for 2021’s Nomadland? Finally, the best actor category is roundly agreed to be among the night’s most anticipated awards, with Ethan Hawke, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet and Wagner Moura each conjuring buzz among fans and critics up until the final moments.

Here’s a look at all the night’s high-wattage arrivals, which The Hollywood Reporter will update throughout the evening.