2025 Oscars: How to Watch and Stream the Show and Red Carpet

The anticipation is building for the 97th annual Academy Awards, set to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday. This year’s Oscars promise to bring some new faces to the winner’s circle in top categories, adding an element of excitement to the proceedings.

The best picture race has been particularly competitive this year, with frontrunners like “Anora” and “Conclave” making waves at other award shows. However, “Emilia Pérez,” the film with the most nominations, has faced controversy due to past racist tweets from star Karla Sofía Gascón, casting uncertainty on its chances of taking home the prized Oscar statuette.

If you’re wondering when to tune in, the Oscars start at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PST. You can catch the show on ABC through cable and satellite providers or via an antenna. For those looking to stream the Oscars, Hulu is offering a live stream of the event. Additionally, services like Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV will also be streaming the show live.

For international viewers, the Oscars are broadcast in numerous countries around the world. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences offers a guide to find out where you can watch the Oscars in your region.

If red carpet fashion is more your style, you won’t want to miss the Oscars red carpet pre-show. ABC will start its coverage at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, while E! will kick off its “Live From E!: The Oscars” show at 4 p.m. Eastern. You can also catch a livestream of stars’ arrivals on APNews.com and YouTube.

Curious about the likely winners and where to watch the nominated films? AP Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr have shared their predictions for this year’s Oscars. You can also make your own predictions on APNews. The nominated films are widely available on various streaming platforms, making it easy to catch up on the contenders before or after the awards ceremony.

For comprehensive coverage of this year’s Oscars, be sure to visit https://apnews.com/hub/academy-awards. Get ready to settle in and enjoy one of the most anticipated nights in the entertainment industry!