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Are you excited about the Oscars 2025 and wondering where to watch it? We have got it covered. The 97th Academy Awards are set to dazzle the audience with its glamor and historic glory on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Since the beginning, the Academy Awards have been able to hold its excellence in honoring cinema along with the legendary actors and crew who play a significant role in making it to the big screen. This year’s Academy Awards will be no different, promising a blend of innovation and tradition, which will make it a must-watch for everyone.
The Oscars 2025 will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, who is a comedian and former talk show host, bringing humor and charisma to the stage. The show will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu. Here is everything you need to know about the Oscars 2025.
How and where to watch the 97th Academy Awards
With the official red carpet show going to air at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, The Oscars will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. As per the tradition, ABC will broadcast the show live. Anyone with a cable subscription will be able to watch it live. At the same time, it will also stream on Hulu for the audience who has a subscription. The show will be available for streaming the next day on ABC.com and Hulu.
Hollywood’s biggest night kicks off with star-studded programming leading up to The Oscars. Julianne Hough and TV personality Jesse Palmer will co-host The Oscars Red Carpet Show, the official pre-show for the 97th Academy Awards. Airing on ABC at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST on Sunday, March 2, the special marks Palmer’s debut as host and Hough’s second consecutive year. The 30-minute broadcast will spotlight Oscar nominees, performers, and presenters while offering a dynamic, multi-angle view of the red carpet. It will ensure that viewers don’t miss a single moment of the grand celebration.
ABC News will air On The Red Carpet at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, starting at 3:30 p.m. EST (12:30 p.m. PST) across ABC affiliates and streaming on ABC News Live. Hosted by Linsey Davis and other entertainment experts, the pre-show will feature interviews with Oscar nominees and presenters, along with fashion commentary from industry professionals. Viewers can stream it on platforms like Hulu, Disney+, and more (via ABC).
Performance to look forward to at The Oscars
The Oscars 2025 will display an array of stellar performances by the most talented artists. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the co-stars of the movie Wicked, will deliver a performance that will showcase their on-screen chemistry. Versatile rapper Doja Cat will also deliver a performance.
The Oscars is a welcoming platform of celebrating cinema worldwide. Keeping that in mind, famous K-pop artist Lisa from BLACKPINK as well as British singer-songwriter Raye will be among the performers at the Oscars, bringing diversity in the show (via People).
Leading nominations at The Oscars
There is a competitive line-up of nominations for the best picture, performance, and others. With 13 nominations. Emilia Perez has already earned critical acclaim in various categories. The Brutalist and Wicked are not lagging, both securing 10 nominations each at the Academy Awards. Apart from these, Anora, A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, and The Substance are also in the line-up.
Unlike the previous year, where Nolan’s Oppenheimer dominated the show in terms of nominations and wins, this year is seemingly going to bring more diversity in terms of nominations. The best actor category, consisting of seasoned actors and rising stars, will feature Timothée Chalamet, Adrien Brody, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, Sebastian Stan. On the other hand, the best actress nominees are Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, and Fernanda Torres.
With these stellar performances, the competitive line-up of nominees, and Conan O’Brien as a host, the 97th Academy Awards are going to be an unforgettable event. To watch the show, make sure your subscriptions and devices are active beforehand. Mark your calendars for March 2 and immerse yourself in the glamour and excitement of the Oscars 2025.
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