Award season is still going strong, with the grand finale—the Oscars—set to wrap up the 2025 season next month. From who’s hosting the Academy Awards to the leading nominees and how to watch the films for free, here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Oscars.
When are the 2025 Oscars?
The Oscars, otherwise known as the 97th Academy Awards, will be held on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025.
Where are the 2025 Oscars?
The 2025 Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
What time do the 2025 Oscars start?
The Oscars will begin at 7 pm ET. However, the Oscars pre-show will begin at 3:30 pm ET.
Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars?
Comedian and talk show host, Conan O’Brien, is hosting the 2025 Oscars.
Where can I watch the 2025 Oscars for free?
ABC is the Oscars official broadcast partner, However, viewers have additional options to watch the Oscars through ABC for free:
- Over-the-air ABC live broadcast
- Hulu + Live TV
- Youtube TV
- FuboTV
- ABC app or website
Who are the 2025 Oscar Nominees?
You can find all of the Oscar nominees listed on ABC by category, or watch the official announcement video.
Who are the presenters of the 2025 Oscars?
The 2025 Oscars presenters are:
- Halle Berry
- Penélope Cruz
- Elle Fanning
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Scarlett Johansson
- John Lithgow
- Amy Poehler
- June Squibb
- Bowen Yang
Which films are expected to win?
The film Emilia Perez leads the way with the most nominations, 13 in total across various categories. Wicked ties with The Brutalist for the second most nominations, both having 10. ABC lets you try your best to predict the 2025 winners online.
Where can I watch the Oscar nominees?
Some Oscar nominees are currently available on streaming platforms:
Netflix
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- His Three Daughters
Apple TV
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- Nickel Boys
Peacock
- Conclave
MUBI
- The Substance
Disney+
- Inside Out 2 (Best Animated Feature)
Prime Video
For rental or purchases
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- Nickel Boys
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