Oscars 2026 Extends 'In Memoriam' Segment After "Tough Year Of Losses"

• The Oscars 2026 will extend its 'In Memoriam' segment to honor numerous entertainment figures lost in the past year.
• Executive producer Raj Kapoor and producer Katy Mullan confirmed the extension, citing an "incredibly tough year of losses" for cinema titans.
• Notable losses include Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, and Diane Ladd, prompting a more serious tone for the ceremony.
• 'Sinners' leads nominations with a record 16 nods, followed by 'One Battle After Another' with 13.
• Conan O’Brien returns as host for the second consecutive year; the ceremony is on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.