Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas delighted fans on Friday by announcing that she will be one of the official presenters at the 98th edition of the Academy Awards, scheduled to take place on March 15, 2026.
The actress shared the update with her followers on social media, posting a list of presenters who will take the stage at the prestigious ceremony. She simply captioned the announcement, “The 2026 Academy Awards.”
Hollywood Reunion With Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow
Among the other high-profile presenters announced for the ceremony are Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. Their appearance together has sparked excitement among fans of the Iron Man franchise, as the two stars famously shared the screen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Their participation adds further star power to the upcoming Oscars ceremony, which is expected to feature a host of major Hollywood names presenting awards across categories.
Priyanka Chopra’s Strong Presence at Global Award Shows
Priyanka’s announcement comes shortly after her appearance at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this year.
At the event, the actress walked the red carpet and presented an award alongside Lisa, further cementing her presence at some of the biggest global entertainment events.
Over the years, Priyanka Chopra has steadily expanded her international footprint, frequently appearing at major Hollywood ceremonies and industry events.
Indian Representation at the Oscars Stage
Before Priyanka’s upcoming appearance, Deepika Padukone represented India as a presenter at the 95th Oscars. She introduced the performance of the song Naatu Naatu from the blockbuster film RRR directed by S. S. Rajamouli.
The song later won the award for Best Original Song, marking a proud moment for India at the Academy Awards.
Oscars 2026: Host and Major Nominees
The 98th Academy Awards will be hosted by comedian and television personality Conan O’Brien.
This year, the film Sinners leads the nominations with an impressive 16 nominations, the highest tally for the season.
Some of the notable nominees include:
Best Actress Nominees
Jessie Buckley for Hamnet
Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Renate Reinsve for Sentimental Value
Best Actor Nominees
Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon
With a lineup of global stars and high-profile nominees, the 2026 Oscars ceremony is expected to be one of the most closely watched events in the film industry this year.