The Academy is preparing for its biggest night to celebrate the best films, performances, short films, documentaries, and other outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry at the upcoming Oscars.
The 97th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood will feature Conan O’Brien as host. The Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang expressed their excitement on ABC, “We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year.” They added, “He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies, and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best — honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year.”
Executive producers of the Oscars, Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, also commented, saying,” Conan has all the qualities of a great Oscars host — he is incredibly witty, charismatic and funny and has proven himself to be a master of live event television.” They added, “We are so looking forward to working with him to deliver a fresh, exciting and celebratory show for Hollywood’s biggest night.”
With the event fast approaching, many are wondering how they can tune in. Below, Hollywood Life has gathered all the details on the 2025 Oscars, including when it is and where to watch.
When Is the 2025 Oscars?
The Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, beginning at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PST, with red carpet coverage starting earlier at 6:30 p.m. EST / 3:30 p.m. PST.
Where to Watch the 2025 Oscars
If you have cable and don’t use streaming platforms, you can watch the Oscars on ABC.
Can You Livestream the Oscars 2025?
For those with streaming subscriptions, the Oscars will be available for livestream on Hulu, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV, according to their website, which provides all the details on watch options. This allows viewers to watch from anywhere, as long as they have access to the service.
