How to Watch the 2025 Oscars on Sunday — Details

The biggest night in Hollywood is almost here! Viewers can expect incredible live performances, along with the glamour and glitz of the red carpet.

The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 2, bringing together the year’s top films, performances, and cinematic achievements. Whether you're watching for the awards, the fashion, or the unforgettable moments, here’s how you can tune in, especially if you're looking for a way to stream it for free.

How to Watch for Free

You can catch the Oscars live over-the-air on your local ABC station at no cost. If you have an antenna, you can watch the event without a cable subscription.

Streaming Options

For the first time, the Oscars will stream live on Hulu for subscribers. If you're looking for flexible streaming options, several services provide free trials that allow you to watch the show without paying. These include Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV.

By signing up for a free trial on these platforms, you can stream the entire event without committing to a paid subscription.

When to Watch

The 2025 Oscars will air live on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. EDT, 4:00 p.m. PDT, 11:00 p.m. GMT, and 7:00 a.m. CST. Viewers can follow the Oscars journey on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and across social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook for nominee updates and behind-the-scenes content.

No matter which timezone you are in or where you choose to watch, the 2025 Oscars promise an exciting night celebrating the best of film. The ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien.

This year's Oscars schedule was adjusted to acknowledge the challenges faced by the industry and to support relief efforts for those affected by recent California wildfires. The Academy emphasized the importance of coming together as a community and honoring frontline workers.

As a result, the nominations voting period was extended through January 17 and the nominations announcement was moved to January 23.

Additionally, the Scientific and Technical Awards, scheduled for February 18, were postponed to a later date and the Oscars Nominees Luncheon, originally set for February 10, was canceled.

In place of the traditional Oscars Nominees Luncheon, the Academy hosted a special dinner for nominated artists. The event provided an intimate setting for industry professionals to celebrate their achievements while reinforcing the sense of community within Hollywood.

The exclusive gathering took place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Academy Museum, drawing many of this year's nominees. Timothée Chalamet, nominated for best actor for his lead role in "A Complete Unknown," graced the occasion.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, both nominated for their performances in "Wicked," attended as contenders for best actress and best supporting actress, respectively. Demi Moore, who is also this year's nominee, was also present.

Ariana Grande was among four of the five Best Supporting Actress nominees in attendance. Others in the category were Monica Barbaro from "A Complete Unknown," Isabella Rossellini from "Conclave," and Zoe Saldaña from "Emilia Pérez."

For Erivo, Grande, and Moore, this marks their first Oscar nominations, while Chalamet previously received a nomination for best actor in 2018 for "Call Me By Your Name."

Chalamet will be competing for best actor in a leading role against a strong lineup of nominees. Adrien Brody is recognized for his performance in "The Brutalist," while Colman Domingo earns a nomination for "Sing Sing."

Ralph Fiennes is in the running for his role in "Conclave," and Sebastian Stan rounds out the category with his performance in "The Apprentice."

As for Erivo, she faces tough competition in the best actress in a leading role category. Karla Sofía Gascón is nominated for her role in "Emilia Pérez," while Mikey Madison receives recognition for "Anora."

Moore is also in contention for her performance in "The Substance," alongside Fernanda Torres, who is nominated for "I'm Still Here."

Another competitive category is that of the Best Picture. The nominations are "Anora," "The Brutalist," "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two," "Emilia Pérez," "I'm Still Here," "Nickel Boys," "The Substance," and "Wicked."

"The Brutalist" has the chance to take home several awards as it earned 10 Academy Award nominations, including that of the Best Picture. Brady Corbet is recognized in the Best Director category, while Brody competes for Best Actor.

Felicity Jones is nominated for Best Supporting Actress, and Guy Pearce receives a nod for Best Supporting Actor. The film is also nominated for Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Film Editing, and Best Cinematography.

Viewers should tune in to see who takes home awards for these competitive categories, along with others such as Best Sound, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and Best Visual Effects.