Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to be a presenter at the 98th Academy Awards, as confirmed by organizers on Thursday. Joining a lineup of presenters that includes Robert Downey Jr, Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Will Arnett, the global star will grace the prestigious event hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Scheduled for March 15, 2026, the ceremony will unfold at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, Los Angeles, with live coverage on ABC and streaming on Hulu. The hosting duties for the evening will be undertaken by comedian Conan O’Brien.
Chopra previously presented at the 88th Academy Awards in 2016, sharing the stage with actor Liev Schreiber for the film editing award. Her return as a presenter signifies another significant moment at the renowned Hollywood film event.
The Academy has unveiled a roster of presenters for the occasion, including Adrien Brody, Javier Bardem, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Chase Infiniti, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, Maya Rudolph, and Zoe Saldaña.
This year’s spotlight is on Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” leading with 16 nominations, the highest count for the upcoming ceremony.
Chopra’s latest appearance was in the action-thriller film “The Bluff,” and she is anticipated to feature in the upcoming second season of the spy series “Citadel.”