It’s been an interesting awards season, to say the least, but now it’s finally time for the main event: the 2025 Oscars! Tonight, stars from some of the biggest movies of the year are gathered at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California for the 97th Academy Awards. This year’s awards show is hosted by Conan O’Brien and will feature performances from Wicked co-stars and nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, among others. 2024 Oscar winners including Cillian Murphy and Emma Stone are set to present awards this year.
As far as nominations go, Emilia Pérez leads the pack with the most 2025 Oscars nominations at 13, but the film’s awards season campaign has been shrouded in drama surrounding lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón. Wicked and The Brutalist are tied for second place with 10 nominations apiece. A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance and Anora — which Yahoo’s Oscars prediction formula has calculated as the front runner for Best Picture — round out the biggest category of the night.
The 2025 Oscars kicked off at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and streaming live on Hulu — although some viewers are having issues with the streaming platform. Here’s everything you need to know about tuning into the Oscars right now.
When are the Oscars 2025?
The 2025 Oscars are tonight! (Sunday, Mar. 2).
What time are the Oscars 2025?
The 2025 Oscars will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
2025 Oscars channel:
The 97th Academy Awards will air on ABC, which you may have access to through cable or a live TV antenna. This year, you can also stream the awards live on regular Hulu — not just Hulu’s live TV tier. So if you don’t currently have access to ABC, all you need is a $10/month ad-supported Hulu subscription to access the 2025 Oscars live stream.
That being said, it seems Hulu’s site is struggling to handle the amount of Oscars viewers trying to tune in, so if you’re having issues logging in, there’s also a few live TV streaming services with free trials available to help you watch the show live on ABC.
Where to watch the Oscars 2025:
Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars?
Conan O’Brien will host the 2025 Oscars. It will be the first time the comedian, podcaster and former late-night host is taking on the task.
Who is presenting at the 2025 Oscars?
Last year’s winners will once again serve as presenters at the Oscars, including Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr. and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Other actors on the presenters list this year include Joe Alwyn, Ana de Armas, Halle Berry, Sterling K. Brown, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Lily-Rose Depp, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Selena Gomez, Goldie Hawn, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Connie Nielsen, Amy Poehler, June Squibb, Ben Stiller, Oprah Winfrey and Bowen Yang.
2025 Oscars performers:
This year, in lieu of performances from the Best Original Song nominees, the Academy Awards will provide “powerful musical moments that connect film’s rich history to its bold and inspiring future.”
While we don’t know exactly what that will entail, we do know that Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are performing, as well as Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Raye, and a special performance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Oscars nominations 2025:
Best Picture
Best Director
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Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
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James Mangold, A Complete Unknown
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Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez
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Coralie Fargeat, The Substance
Best Actor
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Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
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Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
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Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
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Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice
Best Actress
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Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez
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Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
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Demi Moore, The Substance
Best Supporting Actor
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Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
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Edward Norton, A Complete Unknown
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Guy Pearce, The Brutalist
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Jeremy Strong, The Apprentice
Best Supporting Actress
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Monica Barbaro, A Complete Unknown
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Felicity Jones, The Brutalist
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Isabella Rossellini, Conclave
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Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Animated Feature Film
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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Production Design
Costume Design
Cinematography
Film Editing
Makeup and Hairstyling
Sound
Visual Effects
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Music (Original Song)
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“El Mal” from Emilia Pérez
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“The Journey” from The Six Triple Eight
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“Like A Bird” from Sing Sing
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“Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez
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“Never Too Late” from Elton John: Never Too Late
Music (Original Score)
Documentary Feature Film
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Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
International Feature Film
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The Girl With the Needle (Denmark)
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
Animated Short Film
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In the Shadow of the Cypress
Documentary Short Film
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Instruments of a Beating Heart
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The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Live Action Short Film
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The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
