Priyanka Chopra Confirmed as Presenter at 98th Academy Awards Scheduled for March 15

Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas will take the stage as one of the official presenters at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards, scheduled to be held on March 15 in Los Angeles, California, United States. The actor confirmed the news on Friday by sharing the list of presenters on social media, delighting fans across the world. The announcement marks another milestone in Chopra’s growing presence at major international entertainment events and reinforces her influence in Hollywood as well as the global film industry.

Chopra will join a lineup of prominent Hollywood personalities presenting awards during the ceremony. Among them are Anne Hathaway, Robert Downey Jr, and Gwyneth Paltrow. The appearance of Downey Jr and Paltrow together has generated excitement among fans, as the pair previously starred together in the Iron Man franchise within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Their presence on the Oscars stage is expected to spark nostalgia among long-time fans of the superhero series.

Sharing the update online, Chopra simply captioned her post with “The 2026 Academy Awards", confirming her participation in the prestigious ceremony. The event remains one of the most widely watched award shows in the world, celebrating excellence in filmmaking and honouring achievements across various categories, including acting, directing, writing, and technical crafts. Being selected as a presenter at the ceremony is considered a significant recognition within the global entertainment industry.

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The announcement follows Chopra’s recent appearance at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this year, where she walked the red carpet and presented an award alongside K-pop star Lisa. Chopra has been increasingly visible at major international award ceremonies in recent years, reflecting her expanding global career and continued popularity among audiences both in India and abroad.

Indian representation at the Academy Awards has also grown in recent years. Actress Deepika Padukone previously served as a presenter at the 95th Academy Awards, where she introduced the song Naatu Naatu from RRR before its historic win for Best Original Song. The moment was widely celebrated in India and highlighted the increasing recognition of Indian cinema on the global stage.

The 2026 ceremony will be hosted by comedian and television personality Conan O'Brien. Among this year’s nominees, the film Sinners leads the nominations with 16 nods. In the acting categories, notable nominees include Jessie Buckley, Rose Byrne, Renate Reinsve, Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Ethan Hawke, setting the stage for a highly competitive awards night.

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