The 2026 Governors Ball serves 1,600 guests with a lavish 84-dish menu and gold-covered statuettes, airing March 15 on ABC and Hulu.

The 2026 Governors Ball, hosted by Wolfgang Puck for the 32nd year, will serve 1,600 guests with an 84-dish menu featuring Japanese Wagyu steak, truffle chicken pot pie, agnolotti with artichoke and truffle, and a variety of premium seafood. The event, held after the 98th Academy Awards, includes a gold-covered chocolate Oscar statuette for each attendee, a tequila-based cocktail program, and a $350,000 gift bag for nominees. The kitchen team of over 120 chefs prepares dishes timed to the ceremony, with the chicken pot pie ready just after the Best Director award. The event airs on March 15 on ABC and Hulu.