The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is a prestigious event in the film industry that attracts top celebrities to the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre. This year, the Oscars ceremony is set to take place this weekend, with Emilia Pérez leading the nominations with 13 nods. “The Brutalist” and “Wicked” follow closely behind with 10 nominations each.
If you haven’t had a chance to watch Brady Corbet’s epic film “The Brutalist” yet, or if you’re looking for a rewatch, check out our guide on how to watch it in the US and UK.
We also have a similar round-up on “Wicked,” which has been a major success in 2024.
Find out when the Oscars will air and how to watch it from the US and UK.
What time do the 2025 Oscars air?
The 2025 Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, 2 March 2025. Here are the air times:
- 4pm PT (West Coast US)
- 7pm ET (East Coast US)
- 12am GMT – Sunday, 2 March (UK)
The show is expected to run for approximately 3.5 hours and will be broadcast on television and online platforms worldwide.
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Which channel is the Oscars on?
In the US, the Oscars will be broadcast on ABC.
In the UK, you can watch the Oscars show on ITV1.
If you prefer not to stay up late, you can catch a highlights package of the ceremony airing on ITV1 at 10.45pm GMT on Monday, 3 March.
How to watch the Oscars online
For viewers in the US who won’t be near a television, you can easily stream the entire show live on Hulu or through the ABC app. Other streaming platforms like Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV will also broadcast the show.
UK viewers can stream the Oscars show on ITVX, which will also feature exclusive behind-the-scenes content and sneak peeks from the ceremony.
What are the red carpet shows?
In the US, ABC will air several pre-Oscar shows throughout the day:
- On the Red Carpet at the Oscars – streaming on ABC and ABC News Live
- The Oscars Red Carpet Show – 3:30pm PT / 6:30 p.m. ET (hosted by Jesse Palmer)
You can also tune in to E! for additional programs:
- Life From E!: Countdown to the Oscars – 2pm ET / 11am PT
- Live From E!: The Oscars – 4pm ET / 1pm PT
- Red Carpet Rundown: Oscars – 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT
In the UK, ITV will provide red carpet coverage and celebrity interviews to set the Oscars mood. The pre-Oscar program schedule is as follows:
- Red-carpet coverage streaming on ITV – 10:30pm GMT (hosted by Jonathan Ross)
- The Oscars, pre-show available on ITV1 and ITVX – 10:15pm GMT (hosted by Ross King)
Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars?
This year’s Oscars ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien.
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Who are the 2025 Oscar nominees?
The 2025 Oscars feature 23 categories, with Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” leading the nominations with 13 nods. “The Brutalist” by Brady Corbet and “Wicked” by Jon M. Chu follow closely with ten nominations each. Other notable films include “Conclave” with 8 nominations and “Anora” with a chance for 6 awards. “The Substance” by Coralie Fargeat earned 5 nominations.
Here is a list of all the nominees:
Best Picture
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
