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Kate Hawley accepts the award for costume design for "Frankenstein" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Kate Hawley accepts the award for costume design for "Frankenstein" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, winner of the award for cinematography for "Sinners," poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, winner of the award for cinematography for "Sinners," poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Joachim Trier accepts the award for international feature film for "Sentimental Value" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Joachim Trier accepts the award for international feature film for "Sentimental Value" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ryan Coogler accepts the award for writing (original screenplay) for "Sinners" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Robert Downey Jr., second right, and Chris Evans looks on from right.(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ryan Coogler accepts the award for writing (original screenplay) for "Sinners" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Robert Downey Jr., second right, and Chris Evans looks on from right.(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Cassandra Kulukundis accepts the award for casting for "One Battle After Another" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Cassandra Kulukundis accepts the award for casting for "One Battle After Another" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jack Piatt, far left, and Sam A. Davis, center left, winners of the award for live action short film for "The Singers," and Natalie Musteata, center right, and Alexandre Singh, far right, winners of the award for live action short film for "Two People Exchanging Saliva," pose in the press room after tying in the category for live action short film at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Jack Piatt, far left, and Sam A. Davis, center left, winners of the award for live action short film for "The Singers," and Natalie Musteata, center right, and Alexandre Singh, far right, winners of the award for live action short film for "Two People Exchanging Saliva," pose in the press room after tying in the category for live action short film at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Sean Penn wins the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "One Battle After Another" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sean Penn wins the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "One Battle After Another" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Maciek Szczerbowski, left, and Chris Lavis accept the award for animated short film for "The Girl Who Cried Pearls" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Maciek Szczerbowski, left, and Chris Lavis accept the award for animated short film for "The Girl Who Cried Pearls" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Host Conan O'Brien appears during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Host Conan O'Brien appears during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Host Conan O'Brien appears during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Host Conan O'Brien appears during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Maggie Kang, from left, Chris Appelhans, and Michelle L.M. Wong, winners of the award for animated feature film for "K-pop Demon Hunters," pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Maggie Kang, from left, Chris Appelhans, and Michelle L.M. Wong, winners of the award for animated feature film for "K-pop Demon Hunters," pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Robert Downey Jr., right, congratulates Ryan Coogler for winning the award for writing (original screenplay) for "Sinners" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Robert Downey Jr., right, congratulates Ryan Coogler for winning the award for writing (original screenplay) for "Sinners" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Paul Mescal, from far left, Gwyneth Paltrow, Chase Infiniti, Wagner Moura, and Delroy Lindo present the award for best casting during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Paul Mescal, from far left, Gwyneth Paltrow, Chase Infiniti, Wagner Moura, and Delroy Lindo present the award for best casting during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jack Piatt, far left, and Sam A. Davis, center left, winners of the award for live action short film for "The Singers," and Natalie Musteata, center right, and Alexandre Singh, far right, winners of the award for live action short film for "Two People Exchanging Saliva," pose in the press room after tying in the category for live action short film at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Jack Piatt, far left, and Sam A. Davis, center left, winners of the award for live action short film for "The Singers," and Natalie Musteata, center right, and Alexandre Singh, far right, winners of the award for live action short film for "Two People Exchanging Saliva," pose in the press room after tying in the category for live action short film at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Host Conan O'Brien, top, and Josh Groban perform during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Host Conan O'Brien, top, and Josh Groban perform during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Leonardo DiCaprio appears in the audience during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Leonardo DiCaprio appears in the audience during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Billy Crystal presents a tribute about Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Billy Crystal presents a tribute about Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Anne Hathaway presents the award for best costume design to Kate Hawley for "Frankenstein" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Anne Hathaway presents the award for best costume design to Kate Hawley for "Frankenstein" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Kylie Jenner, left, and Timothee Chalamet appear in the audience before the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Kylie Jenner, left, and Timothee Chalamet appear in the audience before the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Melissa McCarthy, from left, Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Ellie Kemper present the award for best original score during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Melissa McCarthy, from left, Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Ellie Kemper present the award for best original score during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Academy Awards are in full swing, with comedian Conan O'Brien hosting the celebration of the best in film.

Sunday's show celebrates the top movies of 2025, with “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” the leading nominees. In all, Oscars in 24 categories are being bestowed, with several first-time winners expected.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

 

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