The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, taking place on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, promises an evening filled with emotion, music, and special moments. According to Noticias Argentinas and information from Variety, the gala will combine tributes to historical figures in cinema, musical numbers linked to the year's productions, and reunions between actors from films that left a mark on the industry. The event will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien and will be available to watch in Argentina on TNT, TNT Series, and the HBO Max platform starting at 8:00 PM. Among the most highlighted segments will be tributes to deceased artists, celebrations of landmark film anniversaries, and musical performances inspired by some of the most talked-about productions of the season. Controversy also arose after it was confirmed that not all songs nominated for Best Original Song will have a chance to be performed on stage. One of the most anticipated moments of the ceremony will be the traditional 'In Memoriam' segment, dedicated to remembering the figures of cinema who passed away in the last year. Among the planned tributes is a possible performance by Barbra Streisand, who is in talks to participate with a musical number dedicated to actor Robert Redford, who passed away in September 2025 at the age of 89. Redford was one of the most influential figures in American cinema and starred with Streisand in 'The Way We Were,' which solidified the artistic chemistry between them. The singer had already starred in a memorable moment at the 2013 Oscars when she performed the main theme from that film in tribute to composer Marvin Hamlisch. Another tribute will be dedicated to director and actor Rob Reiner, who passed away in December 2025 along with his wife Michele Singer Reiner. To honor him, actors Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan will share the stage again and reminisce about their work with the filmmaker on the beloved romantic comedy 'When Harry Met Sally.' Reiner's death caused a great stir in the industry, and many colleagues highlighted his legacy as a director and storyteller. The ceremony will also include moments dedicated to celebrating anniversaries of films that marked popular culture. One of the most talked-about will be the reunion of the cast of the comedy 'Bridesmaids,' which is celebrating 15 years since its premiere. On stage will be Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, and Ellie Kemper, who will remember the impact the film directed by Paul Feig had. The film, written by Wiig alongside Annie Mumolo, was a commercial success and also received recognition at the Academy Awards: McCarthy was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, and the screenplay received a nomination for Best Original Screenplay. In this edition, Rose Byrne also arrives at the gala with her first-ever Oscar nomination for her work in the film 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,' making her presence even more special. Music will take center stage during the gala with performances based on two standout productions of the season: 'Pecadores' and 'KPop Demon Hunters.' As explained by the show's executive producers, Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, these segments seek to highlight the link between cinema and music as a fundamental part of audiovisual storytelling. The tribute to 'KPop Demon Hunters,' an animated Netflix production, will begin with a production combining instrumentalists and traditional Korean dance inspired by the folklore present in the story. Then, the singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Reri Ami will perform the nominated song 'Golden.' For its part, the tribute to 'Pecadores,' the vampire drama directed by Ryan Coogler, will focus on the role that music plays within the film's narrative, which also achieved the most nominations in Oscar history. The segment will include a live performance of the song 'I Lied to You,' performed by actor Miles Caton and composer Raphael Saadiq, along with guest artists like Misty Copeland, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, and Shaboozey. Additionally, during the ceremony, singer Josh Groban will perform, accompanied by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
