Exclusive: See the Official Red Carpet Portraits From the 2026 Oscars Here

And so it begins! The hotly anticipated 2026 Oscars is underway at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, with thousands of guests—and no shortage of the industry’s biggest and brightest stars—ready to celebrate this year’s greatest achievements in film and entertainment.

Ahead of the ceremony, best dressed list contenders, nominees, and Hollywood heavyweights alike stopped into the Academy’s official Red Carpet Portrait Studio for one last close-up before taking their seats inside.

In these first-look images, shared exclusively with Vogue, the class of 2026 was captured by photographer Sami Drasin against a regal, custom-designed set by Justin Corrigan.

Find out how to tune in to the Oscars here—and keep an eye on the night’s biggest winners here.

This article was originally published on Vogue.com.