With the 98th Oscars just around the corner, the Academy delivered an exciting announcement ahead of the annual ceremony.
Just days before the much-awaited event, the organization unveiled the list of performers, promising a night of dazzling performances by top artists and unforgettable moments.
In an Instagram update, Sinners actor Miles Caton is teaming up with songwriter and musician Raphael Saadiq to perform “I Lied to You,” the OST of the Oscar-nominated film.
The duo will be joined by a group of world-class musicians, actors and dancers who are set to showcase a show-stopping performance that will surely leave audiences in awe.
A view of the 98th Oscars Governors Ball Preview at Ovation Hollywood Complex on March 10, 2026 in Hollywood, California.Monica Schipper/Getty Images
“Missing this would be a sin. Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq will take the stage to perform ‘I Lied to You’ from SINNERS at the 98th Oscars, joined by Misty Copeland, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey and Alice Smith,” the caption reads.
View this post on InstagramApart from the gritty blues number, the 98th Oscars will also feature a performance by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. The trio will bring the hit song "Golden" from the Netflix movie K-Pop Demon Hunters to life.
Fans on social media are already buzzing with excitement at the thought of seeing these performances live.
View this post on Instagram“It’s going to be phenomenal,” one wrote.
“Let's go, girls!!! So excited for you!!” a commenter said.
“Sunday will be stacked,” a follower mentioned.
“This performance will be legendary!” a fan remarked, referring to the Sinners OST.
A commenter also made a playful remark recalling a 2026 Golden Globes moment involving the K-pop singers and Hollywood icon, noting “Leonardo DiCaprio needs to leave the room so he doesn’t distract our queen again during this performance!”
In a press release by the Academy, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor, along with executive producer Katy Mullan, shared that the chosen performers were selected to showcase musical performances that pay tribute to the cultural impact of these films.
“This year, our music performances are inspired by two of the most powerful cultural phenomena in film: ‘Sinners,’ the most nominated film in Oscars history, and ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ a global pop culture sensation,” the executives mentioned, adding. “These show moments are more than just performances—they expand into cinematic tributes that celebrate the relationship between music and storytelling and why these films resonated so deeply with audiences around the world.”
Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the 98th Oscars will take place on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET, airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu. The official live red carpet coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The music horror film, Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, received the most nominations with a record-breaking 16 nods. Paul Thomas Anderson's movie One Battle After Another followed with 13 nominations.
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