The Oscars 2025: Your Guide to Watching Hassle-Free
The Oscars, Hollywood’s yearly opportunity for stars to don extravagant attire and pat themselves on the back, is approaching once again. This year, *Emilia Pérez* leads the pack with an impressive 13 nominations, while *The Brutalist* and *Wicked* are not far behind with 10 nominations each.
Keen to view *The Brutalist* before the main event? Take a look at our guide on how to catch The Brutalist in the US and the UK.
Curious about the buzz surrounding *Wicked*? Check out our Wicked viewing guide.
Alright, let’s dive into how to watch the Oscars without any hassle.
What Time Is the 2025 Oscars Scheduled?
The 2025 Academy Awards will be taking place at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on **Sunday 2 March 2025**. Here’s when it all begins:
- 4pm PT (West Coast US)
- 7pm ET (East Coast US)
- 12am GMT – into Monday, 3 March (UK)
Prepare for the typical lengthy speeches, cringeworthy jokes, and shocked expressions for approximately 3½ hours.
What Channel Will Air the Oscars?
If you’re in the US, look no further than **ABC**.
In the UK, **ITV1** has it all sorted.
Not an evening person? ITV1 will provide a highlights segment at 10.45pm GMT on Monday, 3 March.
Ways to Stream the Oscars Online
No television? Don’t fret. Here’s where you can stream it:
### In the US:
– **Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV** will all broadcast it live.
– You can also tune in via the **ABC app**.
### In the UK:
– **ITVX** offers the live stream.
– ITVX will also showcase behind-the-scenes clips to keep you engaged.
What Are the Red Carpet Events?
If watching celebrities respond to predictable questions about their attire intrigues you, here’s the timetable:
### In the US:
– **On the Red Carpet at the Oscars** – ABC and ABC News Live
– **The Oscars Red Carpet Show** – 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET (Jesse Palmer as host)
– **E! Channel Coverage** – various cringe-worthy segments throughout the day.
### In the UK:
– **ITV’s red carpet coverage** begins at 10.30pm GMT, hosted by **Jonathan Ross**.
– **The ITV1 pre-show** starts at 10:15pm GMT with Ross King.
Who Will Be Hosting the 2025 Oscars?
This time, it’s **Conan O’Brien**. Prepare for plenty of witty comments and self-mocking humor.
Who Are the Nominees for the 2025 Oscars?
This year features **23 categories**, but let’s be real—you’re mostly interested in the major ones.
### Best Picture
– *Anora*
– *The Brutalist*
– *A Complete Unknown*
– *Conclave*
– *Dune: Part Two*
– *Emilia Pérez*
– *I’m Still Here*
– *Nickel Boys*
– *The Substance*
– *Wicked*
### Best Director
– **Jacques Audiard** – *Emilia Pérez*
– **Sean Baker** – *Anora*
– **Brady Corbet** – *The Brutalist*
– **Coralie Fargeat** – *The Substance*
– **James Mangold** – *A Complete Unknown*
### Best Actress
– **Cynthia Erivo** – *Wicked*
– **Karla Sofía Gascón** – *Emilia Pérez*
– **Mikey Madison** – *Anora*
– **Demi Moore** – *The Substance*
– **Fernanda Torres** – *I’m Still Here*
### Best Actor
– **Adrien Brody** – *The Brutalist*
– **Timothée Chalamet** – *A Complete Unknown*
– **Colman Domingo** – *Sing Sing*
– **Ralph Fiennes** – *Conclave*
– **Sebastian Stan** – *The Apprentice*
And so forth—you understand the gist.
For anyone actually interested in categories like *Best Sound Mixing* or *Animated Short Film* (kudos to you), view the complete list on the official Oscars website.
Summary: Oscar Night Without the Hassle
The Oscars 2025 promises the typical blend of lengthy speeches, questionable hosting, and moments that will be immortalized in memes. Get comfy with your snacks, and whether you’re tuning in via ABC, ITV1, Hulu, or ITVX, you’ll be set. If you miss it, just scroll through Twitter in the morning—everyone will be buzzing about something.
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