The Academy announced that the 2026 Oscars will feature a major music moment built around two best original song nominees, bringing Sinners and KPop Demon Hunters into the center of the ceremony. The March 15 broadcast is set to include live performances and special onstage presentations tied to both films.

Organizers said the show will highlight Golden from KPop Demon Hunters and I Lied to You from Sinners as part of a larger effort to celebrate the role of music in film. The performances are expected to blend live vocals with staged segments that connect the songs to the stories that made them stand out during awards season.

That gives both films another high-profile moment on one of Hollywood’s biggest nights. It also puts added attention on how original songs can shape a movie’s identity long after audiences leave the theater.

By building part of the ceremony around these two tracks, the Oscars are leaning into music as a key part of the night’s appeal, not just a supporting category.