The 97th Academy Awards are happening tonight, March 2, 2025, live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony is set to be one of the most exciting and unpredictable in years, with major surprises expected in multiple categories.

When & Where to Watch

  • 📅 Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
  • 📺 TV Broadcast: ABC
  • 💻 Streaming: Hulu (Live & Next-Day Replay)
  • 🎤 Host: Conan O’Brien

For the first time ever, the Oscars will stream live on Hulu, in addition to its regular broadcast on ABC. If you miss the live event, you can watch a replay on Hulu the next day. Red carpet coverage kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu, with additional red carpet coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT.

Who’s Nominated?

The 2025 Oscar nominations were announced on January 23. Leading the pack with 13 nominations is Emilia Pérez, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 nominations each. Some of the biggest stars in Hollywood are up for awards, including Timothée Chalamet, Kieran Culkin, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, and Zoe Saldaña.

Performers & Presenters

This year’s Oscars will feature performances from:
🎶 Cynthia Erivo
🎶 Ariana Grande
🎶 Doja Cat
🎶 Queen Latifah

Presenters will include past Oscar winners and A-list celebrities, making for a star-studded evening.

My Final Predictions

With an unpredictable awards season, many eyes are on Emilia Pérez, a strong contender for Best Picture. In the acting categories, Cynthia Erivo and Kieran Culkin are fan favorites for wins. However, surprises could be in store!

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