There's a real tribal feel to the 2026 Oscars, with critics' choice One Battle After Another looking set for a straight showdown with social media darling Sinners across near-enough all of the main categories, primarily Best Picture. Ryan Coogler's vampire horror has earned 16 nominations, the most in Academy Awards history, three more than Paul Thomas Anderson's action comedy. Whatever the outcome, an uproar is guaranteed.
You can watch Oscars 2026 online from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
Watch Oscars 2026 for FREE
The 2026 Oscars are free-to-air in the UK and Australia, courtesy of ITV1 and Channel 7.
🇬🇧 UK: ITVX
🇦🇺 Australia: 7Plus
What if you're abroad? Movie fans can use NordVPN to watch their usual Oscars coverage from anywhere.
How to watch Oscars 2026 from anywhere
If you're keen to watch the Academy Awards but you're away from home and access to the ceremony is geo-blocked, you can always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is.
A VPN is handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with a 74% discount and Amazon Gift Card thrown in on some plans.
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How to watch Oscars 2026 in the US
In the US, the 2026 Oscars will air on ABC at 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Sunday. Red Carpet coverage begins at 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT.
Cord-cutters can access ABC via an OTT service such as Sling TV (in select cities), Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV.
The ceremony is also available to live stream through Hulu. Plans start at $11.99/month after a 30-day FREE trial, but you'll get more bang for your buck with the Disney Plus Bundle, which is currently available at $54.99 for three months.
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