US EditionOscars Preview: Producers Tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ Celebrations
Performances highlight two leading original song nominees, blending traditional Korean elements and a record-breaking film tribute, showcasing global and cinematic musical storytelling.
- On Sunday, March 15, 2026, the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood will feature two onstage musical performances spotlighting KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners, airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
- Executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan said the musical performances are inspired by Sinners, the most‑nominated film in Oscars history, and KPop Demon Hunters, a global pop culture sensation.
- EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami will perform 'Golden' while Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq perform 'I Lied to You', with Korean instrumentalists and dance for KPop Demon Hunters.
- The telecast will reach more than 200 territories worldwide, and producers said these will be this year's only nominated songs performed live with more talent announced ahead.
- The lineup's scale is evident in Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale joining, with producers saying the staged tributes translate film music into cinematic moments.
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The Hollywood Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences reported Tuesday in a statement that the Huntr/X trio of the film “KPop Demon Hunters” and the legend of the blues Buddy Guy from the film “Sinners” will sing this Sunday at the 98th edition of the Oscar Awards. Executive producers of the ceremony, Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, said in the statement: “This year, our musical performances are inspired by two of the most powerful cultural phe…
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