Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are set to deliver what should be a ‘wicked’ show, while Doja Cat, Raye and Blackpink’s Lisa will also appear. Here’s where to watch Oscars 2025 online and from anywhere.
What time does the Oscars start?
The 97th Academy Awards takes place at 7pm ET / 12am GMT on Sunday, March 2.
How to watch Oscars 2025 for free online
The Oscars will be available to watch and stream for FREE on ITVX (UK) and 7plus (Australia)
It’s also on Hulu in the States with a 30-day free trial .
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How to watch The Oscars 2025 in the US
The 97th Academy Awards will air live on ABC at 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Sunday, March 2 .
Pre-show Red Carpet coverage will go out across various ABC outlets (check local listings) from 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT, while Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of 20/20 will air Friday, February 28, at 8 pm ET/PT on ABC.
Cord cutters can access ABC via an OTT service such as our favorite, Sling TV. Sling Blue
For the first time, you’ll also be able to live stream The Oscars on Hulu
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How to watch The Oscars 2025 in the UK for FREE
Coverage of the 97th Academy Awards will begin at 10.30pm GMT on Sunday, March 2 on ITV in the UK with the ceremony kicking off at midnight. You’ll also be able to live stream all coverage for FREE on ITVX .
The UK broadcast will be anchored by Jonathan Ross and include Red Carpet arrivals. special guests and more.
UK viewer abroad? You can still catch the show by using a VPN to watch as if you were back home, so you don’t have to miss out.
How to watch The Oscars 2025 in Canada
The Canadian broadcast of the 97th Academy Awards will go out live on CTV on Sunday, March 2 , starting at 4pm ET / 7pm PT . Red Carpet coverage kicks off half an hour prior.
The show will also be available to stream live on the CTV website and app
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How to watch The Oscars 2025 online for FREE in Australia
Aussies will be able to catch The Oscars 2025 totally FREE on Channel 7 and live streaming free on 7plus Monday, March 3 . Red Carpet coverage kicks off at 10:30am AEDT with the ceremony staring at 11am AEDT.
Sunrise and The Morning Show will bring you all the build up from 5:30am AEDT.
Australian viewer away from home? Try using a VPN to access your usual free stream – we recommend Surfshark.
Can I watch The Oscars 2025 on Disney Plus?
While most countries have their own dedicated coverage of the 97th Academy Awards, viewers in territories such as New Zealand and France will be able to live stream the ceremony on Disney Plus .
97th Academy Awards Nominees Sunday’s ceremony will see twenty-three awards up for grabs, here’s a rundown of the nominees in the major categories:
Best Picture
Anora The Brutalist A Complete Unknown Conclave Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez I’m Still Here Nickel Boys The Substance Wicked
Best Directing
Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
Mikey Madison – Anora
Demi Moore – The Substance
Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Yura Borisov – Anora
Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
Ariana Grande – Wicked
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Best Animated Feature Film
Flow Inside Out 2 Memoir of a Snail Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl The Wild Robot
Best International Feature Film
Emilia Pérez (France)Flow (Latvia)The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)I’m Still Here (Brazil)The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
Best Music (Original Song)
“El Mal” from Emilia Pérez
“The Journey” from The Six Triple Eight
“Like a Bird” from Sing Sing
“Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez
“Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late
All you need to know about The 97th Academy Awards
Who is hosting The Oscars 2025?
Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards, taking over from late night rival Jimmy Kimmel following his two year stint. It’ll be O’Brien’s first time ever hosting the awards.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said: “We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year. He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies, and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best–honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year.”
Confirmed to be performing at this year’s ceremony are:
Cynthia Erivo
Ariana Grande
Lisa
Doja Cat
Raye
Queen Latifah
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Is there Oscars 2025 Red Carpet coverage?
Coverage of the 97th Academy Awards Red Carpet will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT across ABC outlets with ABC News’ Linsey Davis and Chris Connelly, KABC’s George Pennacchio and Variety ‘s Clayton Davis welcoming and interviewing this year’s Oscar nominees and presenters as they arrive. KABC meteorologist Leslie Lopez, supermodel Roshumba Williams, and fashion expert Joe Zee will be on site to discuss all the night’s best fashions.
On ABC, Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer will host The Oscars Red Carpet Show , which kicks off half hour prior to the event, highlighting nominees, performers, and presenters, providing a multi-view experience of the red carpet arrivals.
ABC’s social media accounts will also provide Red Carpet coverage from The Academy’s official social media ambassador and red carpet correspondent, Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Where is The Oscars 2025 taking place?
The 97th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where the event has been held since 2002.
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