Kit KittlestadFeb 28, 2025 3 min read

When Are the Oscars 2025, How to Watch, and More

'Oscars', seen on the facade of Ovation Hollywood shopping center above the tented entrance on Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA, February 27, 2025. The Oscars will take place on Sunday March 2. (Photo by Anthony Behar/SipaUSA)(Sipa via AP Images)

Get ready, friends! The answer to, “When are the Oscars 2025?” is Sunday, March 2nd. That gives us a few days to buy our snacks, put a few bottles of bubbly on ice, and get ready to watch our favorite film stars light up the red carpet – and our night. 

When Are the Oscars 2025?

The next question is, “What time are the Oscars?” Also known as the Academy Awards – the 97th, to be precise – the Oscars will light up our televisions at 7 pm EST, 4 pm PST. 

The Dolby Theater has been the mainstay for the awards since 2001. Prior to that, it used to be hosted in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Shrine Civic Auditorium and Expo Center. 

But, The Dolby Theater, formerly the Kodak Theater, blows all that out of the water with its state-of-the-art design and technology. Plus, it has a seating capacity of 3,300. 

How to Watch the Oscars

If you still have cable, you can catch the 2025 Oscars live on ABC. Of course, there are countless streaming options, as well. If you have the ABC app, that’ll be your best bet. Otherwise, you can also pop open Hulu, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, or FuboTV. 

Oscars 2025 Nominations

So, who’s going to be out and about on this starry, starry night? Here’s a brief overview of some of the most exciting categories: 

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Best Actor In a Leading Role

  • Adrien Brody: The Brutalist

  • Timothée Chalamet: A Complete Unknown

  • Colman Domingo: Sing Sing

  • Ralph Fiennes: Conclave

  • Sebastian Stan: The Apprentice

Best Supporting Actor

  • Yura Borisov: Anora

  • Kieran Culkin: A Real Pain

  • Edward Norton: A Complete Unknown

  • Guy Pearce: The Brutalist

  • Jeremy Strong: The Apprentice

Best Supporting Actress

  • Monica Barbaro: A Complete Unknown

  • Ariana Grande: Wicked

  • Felicity Jones: The Brutalist

  • Isabella Rossellini: Conclave

  • Zoe Saldaña: Emilia Pérez

Best Actress In a Leading Role

  • Cynthia Erivo: Wicked

  • Karla Sofía Gascón: Emilia Pérez

  • Mikey Madison: Anora

  • Demi Moore: The Substance

  • Fernanda Torres: I'm Still Here

Best Picture

  • Anora

  • The Brutalist

  • A Complete Unknown

  • Conclave

  • Dune: Part Two

  • Emilia Pérez

  • I'm Still Here

  • Nickel Boys

  • The Substance

  • Wicked

Best Music (Original Score)

  • The Brutalist: Daniel Blumberg

  • Conclave: Volker Bertelmann

  • Emilia Pérez: Clément Ducol and Camille

  • Wicked: John Powell and Stephen Schwartz

  • The Wild Robot: Kris Bowers

For a complete list of all the nominations, here’s everything, category by category. 

Let’s Get Ready to Shine

Aren’t you excited for all the upcoming red carpet moments? We hope you’re ready to mark the Oscars 2025 date on your calendar! It’s always fun to watch all that glitz and glamour. 

And don’t forget about all the pre-shows you can watch on E!, for example. That’s where we’ll enjoy all the stars’ interviews and a close look at the fashion. 

On Sunday night, you can expect us to raise a glass to you! And, as always, we’ll be back with all the recaps on the highs, lows, and unexpected fashion moments. 

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