2025 Oscars: Where and How to Watch the Biggest Night in Hollywood

The 97th Academy Awards will be raised to Sunday, March 2, 2025, marking the grand finale of this year’s award season. Fans worldwide are eager to catch all the action, from the glamorous red carpet arrivals to the much-anticipated 2025 Oscars award announcements.

Will the 2025 Oscars be Streaming?

Yes, in addition to its traditional broadcast on ABC, the Oscars will be streamed on Hulu for the first time ever. Watchers can check in to watch the event live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Platforms such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV will also broadcast the event in addition to Hulu, with some providers offering free trial options.

How to Watch the Oscars 2025 Red Carpet

The pre-show festivities begin with E!’s “Live From E!: The Oscars” red carpet show at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, featuring hosts Zuri Hall, Zanna Roberts Rassi, Christian Siriano, Yvonne Orji, and Maria Taylor. The pre-show will wrap up with the “Red Carpet Rundown: Oscars” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT.

For those following along on ABC, the network’s “On the Red Carpet at the Oscars” special kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT, with Linsey Davis, Whit Johnson, and George Pennacchio covering the night’s biggest fashion moments and interviews with Hollywood’s biggest stars. Later, ABC and Hulu will broadcast the official “The Oscars Red Carpet Show” at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT, hosted by Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer.

Who will host the Oscars in 2025?

Conan O’Brien will be hosting the Academy Awards for the first time. Having hosted the MTV Movie Awards (2014) and the Primetime Emmy Awards (2002, 2006), the Emmy-winning comedian and former host of Late Night and Conan has a wealth of stage experience. Hollywood’s greatest night is sure to bring plenty of laughing due to his signature wit and comedic timing.

Who’s Presenting at the 2025 Oscars?

Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey, Ben Stiller, Sterling K. Brown, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Goldie Hawn, Connie Nielsen, Joe Alwyn, Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb, Bowen Yang, Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaña, Rachel Zegler, and last year’s winners Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Emma Stone will also present this year, according to the Academy.

Which Films Are Nominated for Best Picture?

The competition for Best Picture is fierce, with 10 incredible films vying for the top prize:

• The Brutalist – Directed by Brady Corbet
• Wicked – Directed by Jon M. Chu
• Anora – Directed by Sean Baker
• Dune: Part Two – Directed by Denis Villeneuve
• The Substance – Directed by Coralie Fargeat
• Conclave – Directed by Edward Berger
• A Complete Unknown – Directed by James Mangold
• Emilia Pérez – Directed by Jacques Audiard
• I’m Still Here – Directed by Walter Salles
• Nickel Boys – Directed by RaMell Ross

Who’s Nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress?

The Best Actor nominees include:

• Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown (as Bob Dylan)
• Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
• Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
• Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
• Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice (as Donald Trump)

The Best Actress nominees are:

• Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
• Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
• Mikey Madison – Anora
• Demi Moore – The Substance
• Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here

Who’s Nominated for Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress?

For Best Supporting Actor:

• Yura Borisov – Anora
• Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
• Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
• Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
• Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice

For Best Supporting Actress:

• Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
• Ariana Grande – Wicked
• Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
• Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
• Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez