The 2026 Oscars will air on Sunday, March 15, from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is holding the Oscars to recognize the best in the film industry. PEOPLE was present at rehearsals for the annual awards show on March 14, which included a reunion of stars including Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper and Maya Rudolph. Other notable attendees included Javier Bardem, Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, Will Arnett, Bill Pullman, Lewis Pullman and Wagner Moura. The show will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien and will be followed by an expanded In Memoriam segment honoring late actor Rob Reiner.