What the stars snacked on during the 2026 Oscars

In-N-Out Burger isn’t the only thing celebs will snack on the night of the Oscars 2026.

The casts and crews behind Sinners, Hamnet, One Battle After Another, and all this year’s nominated films were given a box of snacks when they arrived at the 98th event, held Sunday at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.

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The snack packs include a bag of Skinny Pop — Entertainment Weekly Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez notes that the selection was “very appropriate for Hollywood; health conscious but filling” — and some Junior Mints (the candy may vary by box). There was also some waters to help combat the heat in Southern California on Sunday, when temperatures soared into the 80s.

Host Conan O’Brien penned a note that went into the packages for attendees.

“Welcome to the Oscars! I hope you enjoy this Conan O’Brien moderately happy meal,” O’Brien cracked. “These snacks might not look like much but in any theater they would run you $85.”

Oscars 2026 note from host Conan O’Brien
Credit: patrick gomez

The former late-night host, who was hosting for the second year, added, “Good luck, have fun tonight, and remember that loud, enthusiastic laughter is good for your health and my ego.” He signed the missive, “All the best, Conan.”

The boxes also included a note about the night’s planned performance of “Golden,” the song from the movie KPop Demon Hunters, which was one of the five tunes nominated for the Best Original Song award heading into the night.

Attendees received a light-up bracelet that they were encouraged to wear or hold up during the song.

That track faced competition from “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless; “I Lied to You” from Sinners; “Sweet Dreams of Joy,” from Viva Verdi!; and “Train Dreams,” from Train Dreams.