US EditionOscars Performers Include Trio Behind HUNTR/X, Misty Copeland, Josh Groban and Raphael Saadiq
Performances highlight two leading original song nominees, blending traditional Korean elements and a record-breaking film tribute, showcasing global and cinematic musical storytelling.
- On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood will feature two onstage musical performances spotlighting KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners, airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
- Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan said the musical performances are inspired by Sinners, the most‑nominated film in Oscars history, and KPop Demon Hunters, a global pop culture sensation.
- EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami will perform 'Golden' while Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq perform 'I Lied to You', with Korean instrumentalists and dance for KPop Demon Hunters.
- The telecast will reach more than 200 territories worldwide, and producers said these will be this year's only nominated songs performed live with more talent announced ahead.
- The lineup's scale is evident in Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale joining, with producers saying the staged tributes translate film music into cinematic moments.
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The 98th edition of the Oscar Awards will feature two special musical numbers dedicated to this year’s Best Original Song nominees, announced the producers of the ceremony to be conducted by Conan O’Brien. Executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced that the show will feature presentations dedicated to the films KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners, two of the film phenomena of the year.
This Year's Oscars Will Include Two Major 'Moments' Highlighting KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners Beyond Performances of Their Original Songs
The 98th annual Academy Awards is going to be an exciting one — namely, because the producers of film’s biggest night have confirmed that the ceremony will include two “moments” highlighting two of last year’s most beloved films, Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters, and that they will include even more than the standard performances of the nominated original songs.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the section of the ceremony honoring KPop Demon Hu…
Oscars: 'KPop Demon Hunters' and 'Sinners' Music Talent to Perform Live on Telecast
The singers of two Best Original Song Oscar nominees will perform live on the March 15 telecast, the Academy announced on Tuesday. “This year, our music performances are inspired by two of the most powerful cultural phenomena in film: ‘Sinners,’ the most nominated film in Oscars history, and ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ a global pop culture sensation,” said the Oscars’ showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan. “These show moments are mo…
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