Watch the 2025 Oscars Live: Stream, Red Carpet & Nominations!

2025’s Oscars are packed with first-time events! Conan O’Brien will be the inaugural host, and stars like Sebastian Stan, Zoe Saldaña, and Ariana Grande are among the initial nominees. Additionally, Karla Sofia Gascón of Emilia Pérez marks the first openly trans woman to be nominated in an acting category. Notably, for the first time since 1968, two musicals – Wicked and Emilia Pérez – will contend for Best Picture. In keeping with Hollywood’s current streaming era, this year’s 97th Academy Awards will be available to stream live on Hulu for the very first time!

Discover the details on when and where to catch the 2025 Oscars broadcast, including free streaming options, as well as all the essential information about this year’s event – such as the list of nominees, the Best Picture contenders, and where to find these movies.

When are the Oscars?

The 2025 Oscars will air Sunday, March 2.

What time do the Oscars start?

As an excited fan, I’m counting down the hours until 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, when the Oscars Preshow begins! After that, we’ll move to a new time for the main event: 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT (11:00 p.m. GMT/7:00 a.m. CST). Can’t wait to catch the red carpet arrivals? Tune in to ABC News: On the Red Carpet at the Oscars coverage, which starts earlier on ABC and Hulu!

How to watch the Oscars 2025

You don’t need to pay for the Oscars! You can catch it live on your local ABC television station without any charges. Alternatively, if you prefer streaming, you can watch it online or via the ABC app, but remember you’ll need to verify your TV provider first. If you have a cable or satellite connection, simply switch to the ABC channel (please check the specific channels in your area). Enjoy the show!

Where to stream the Oscars 2025

For the very first time, this year’s Oscars are being broadcast live on Hulu. Subscribers can either watch the event live on Hulu or via their local ABC affiliate if they have Hulu Live TV. If you happen to miss the live telecast, you can catch up with the 97th Academy Awards in full by streaming them on-demand on Hulu starting from Monday, March 3.

In 2025, you can stream the Oscars live on platforms such as Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV. These services are providing free trials for new users at the moment.

Is there a free Hulu trial in 2025?

Yes, new subscribers can sign up for a free Hulu trial to watch the 2025 Oscars for free.

Where to watch the Oscars outside of the U.S.

I’ll be watching the Oscars in these territories: Albania, Kosovo (DIGITALB SH.A, TOP Channel), Armenia (First Channel), Australia (Seven Network, 7Plus), Baltics/Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania (Filmzone+, Filmzone), Belgium (Play6, Play More, GoPlay, Pickx), Bolivia (Unitel), Bosnia & Herzegovina (BHT 1), Bulgaria (Diema Family, Nova Television, Diema, Kino Nova), Canada (CTV, CTV2), Croatia (HRT 1, HRT 2, HRT 3), Cyprus (Movies Best HD), Czech Republic (CT 1, CT 2, CT Art), Denmark (TV2 DENMARK, TV2 Play, TV2 Zulu), Dominican Republic (Telesistema Dominicano Canal 11), Ecuador (CHANNEL 4), El Salvador (Channel 2), Finland (YLE Teema Fem, YLE Areena), Georgia (Imedi TV), Greece (OTF TV), Guatemala (TVA Guatemala, Canal 31 & Canal 35), Honduras (Compania), Hong Kong (ViuTVTVsix, ViuTV), Iceland (Stöd 2, Stöd 2+), India (Star Movies, Star Movies Select), Ireland (RTE, RTE 2, RTE Player), Israel (Yes Movies HD), Japan (NHK-G, NHK BS, NHK+, WOWOW On Demand), Latin America (TNT, TNT GO, CNN Chile, HBO Max), Macedonia (Macedonian Radio Television/MKRTV), Mexico (Channel 13, Channel 7), Middle East (MBC 2, MBC MAX, SHAHID PLUS, AL THAQAFEYA), Montenegro (TVCG1, RTCG), Netherlands (FILMBOX, Film 1, Canal +), Nicaragua (Channel 9, 10 and 11), Paraguay (Channel 9), Portugal (RTP 1, RTP 2), Romania (PRO TV, PRO CINEMA, VOYO), Serbia (Radio Televizija Srbije), Slovenia (SLO2, SLO1), South Africa (M-Net, M-NET Movies 1, M-NET Movies 2, DSTV, DSTV Now), South Korea (TVN Limited, OCN, OCN Movies, OCN Movies 2, O Choice, Genie TV Mobile, Genie TV, LG U+TV, LG U+ Mobile TV, U Play), Spain (Movistar Plus+ channel, Drama por Movistar+, Comedia por Movistar+, Clásicos por Movistar+, Música por Movistar+, Cine Español por Movistar+, Acción por Movistar+, Documentales por Movistar+, Indie por Movistar+, Suspense por Movistar+, Cine por Movistar+), Taiwan (TAIWAN TELEVISION, TTV General Entertainment), Thailand (True Visions), Ukraine (SUSPILNE KULTURA), United Kingdom (ITV1, ITV2, ITVX), Uruguay (Chanel 12), and Vietnam (K+, K+ CINE). I’m excited to join in the global celebration of cinema!

2025 Oscar nominations

Best Picture

1. Anora: The Unfamiliar One

2. The Brutalist: Harsh Architecture

3. A Complete Unknown: A Person Whose Past is a Mystery

4. Conclave: Secret Gathering (or Meeting of Cardinals)

5. Dune: Part Two: Sandstorm Sequel

6. Emilia Pérez: Emilia the Pearl

7. I’m Still Here: I Persist

8. Nickel Boys: Little Boys Made of Nickel

9. The Substance: The Essence

10. Wicked: Mischievous or Evil

Best Director

1. Sean Baker is known for the film “Another Title”

2. Brady Corbet is associated with the movie “A Different Name”

3. James Mangold has directed “Somebody Else’s Movie”

4. Jacques Audiard is famous for the film “Emilia’s Story”

5. Coralie Fargeat has made “An Alternative Title”

Best Actor

1. Adrien Brody is featured in the movie titled “The Brutalist.”

2. Timothée Chalamet stars in a film called “A Complete Unknown.”

3. Colman Domingo can be seen in the production known as “Sing Sing.”

4. Ralph Fiennes plays a role in the film “Conclave.”

5. Sebastian Stan appears in the movie titled “The Apprentice.”

Best Actress

Cynthia Erivo plays Elphaena (or Glinda the Good Witch) in Wicked.
Karla Sofía Gascón portrays Emilia Pérez in her production.
Mikey Madison assumes the role of Anora.
Demi Moore stars as The Protagonist in The Substance.
Fernanda Torres is featured as La Soyeuse (or Dorothy Gale) in I’m Still Here.

Best Supporting Actor

1. Yura Borisov stars in the movie titled “Anora

2. Kieran Culkin is featured in a film called “A Real Pain

3. Edward Norton plays the lead role in the movie “A Complete Unknown

4. Guy Pearce takes on the main character in the movie “The Brutalist

5. Jeremy Strong is seen in the film “The Apprentice

Best Supporting Actress

1. Monica Barbaro is featured in “A Complete Unknown”

2. Ariana Grande will be seen in “Wicked”

3. Felicity Jones stars in “The Brutalist”

4. Isabella Rossellini appears in “Conclave”

5. Zoe Saldaña plays the role of Emilia Pérez

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Best Adapted Screenplay

1. James Mangold and Jay Cocks – “A Complete Unknown”
2. Peter Straughan – “Conclave”
3. Jacques Audiard (in collaboration with Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius, and Nicolas Livecchi) – “Emilia Pérez”
4. RaMell Ross and Joslyn Barnes – “Nickel Boys”
5. Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar; Story by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, Clarence Maclin, and John “Divine G” Whitfield – “Sing Sing”

Best Original Screenplay

1. As a fervent admirer, I’d like to highlight the outstanding work of filmmakers like Sean Baker, Anora Brady Corbet, and Mona Fastvold with their captivating creation, “Anora.”

2. When it comes to unique storytelling, Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” is a must-see for me.

3. Jesse Eisenberg’s directorial debut, “A Real Pain,” has truly resonated with my cinematic sensibilities.

4. The collective genius of Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, and Alex David is showcased in the thought-provoking film, “September 5.”

5. Coralie Fargeat’s innovative approach to filmmaking in “The Substance” has left a lasting impression on me.

Best Animated Feature

Flow
Inside Out 2
Memoir of a Snail
The Wild Robot
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

Best Documentary Feature

Black Box Diaries
No Other Land
Porcelain War
Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat
Sugarcane

Best International Feature

I’m Still Here
The Girl With the Needle
Emilia Pérez
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Flow

Best Film Editing

Anora
The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked

Best Cinematography

The Brutalist
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Maria
Nosferatu

Best Production Design

The Brutalist
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Nosferatu
Wicked

Best Costume Design

A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Gladiator II
Nosferatu
Wicked

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

A Different Man
Emilia Pérez
Nosferatu
The Substance
Wicked

Best Original Song

1. “The Struggle,” (originally titled “El Mal”) by Emilia Pérez (Music composed by Clément Ducol and Camille; Lyrics written by Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard)

2. “The Path,” (originally titled “The Journey”) by The Six Triple Eight (Music and lyrics created by Diane Warren)

3. “Soaring High,” (originally titled “Like a Bird”) by Sing Sing (Music and Lyrics written by Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada)

4. “My Path,” (originally titled “Mi Camino”) by Emilia Pérez (Music and lyrics created by Camille and Clément Ducol)

5. “It’s Never Too Late,” (originally titled “Never Too Late”) by Elton John: Never Too Late (Music and lyrics written by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt, and Bernie Taupin)

Best Original Score

The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot

Best Sound

A Complete Unknown
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot

Best Visual Effects

Alien: Romulus
Better Man
Dune: Part Two
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wicked

Best Live-Action Short

A Lien
Anuja
I’m Not a Robot
The Last Ranger
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Best Animated Short

Beautiful Men
In the Shadow of the Cypress
Magic Candies
Wander to Wonder
Yuck!

Best Documentary Short

Death Tally

Opening Line: I Stand Prepared, Guardian

Event: Unexpected Incident

Subject: Tools of Pulsating Lifeline

Character: The Lone Female Musician in the Symphony

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