Regardless of a traumatic starting of the 12 months from the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires, Los Angeles is able to rejoice one among its largest exports: motion pictures.
Hollywood’s greatest bash, the 97th Academy Awards offered by the Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences, will air tonight, March 2, at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET. The motion is happening on the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Let’s stand up to hurry so you’ll be able to watch like an A-lister:
How the L.A. fires impacted the 2025 Oscars
The fires delayed the Oscar nominations announcement twice and prolonged the nominations voting interval. And although the precise awards ceremony date was not affected, the annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon was canceled out of sensitivity to the Southern California neighborhood, and the Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony needed to be rescheduled from February 18 to April 29.
Notable 2025 Oscar nominees
Emilia Pérez dominates the Oscars with 13 nominations, making it essentially the most nominated non-English film in Oscar historical past. Jacques Audiard’s crime musical was once considered a tight contender for finest image, however controversy surrounding its star Karla Sofía Gascón’s raft of offensive tweets is anticipated to affect its probabilities (though it simply won best film and best director on the Cesar Awards, France’s equal to the Oscars, on Friday in Paris). Gascón is the primary brazenly trans actor to be nominated for an Oscar.
Tied for second place with 10 nominations is Brady Corbet’s immigrant story The Brutalist and Jon M. Chu’s musical Depraved, each nominated for finest image. That is the primary time two musicals have been in the most effective image class since 1969 with Oliver! and Humorous Woman. (Oliver! won.)
With eight nominations every, A Full Unknown and Conclave are additionally up for finest image.
You’ll find an entire listing of the 2025 Oscar nominees on the Academy’s website.
Who’s internet hosting the 2025 Oscars?
Comic, former late-night host, and podcaster Conan O’Brien is taking up internet hosting duties this 12 months for the primary time. The 2-time Emmy Awards host revealed that he’s by no means even attended the Academy Awards earlier than. “I solely agreed to host in order that I may get invited,” O’Brien said (jokingly?) during a news conference Wednesday.
He’ll get backup from presenters together with Oprah Winfrey, Ben Stiller, Sterling Okay. Brown, Willem Dafoe, John Lithgow, and Amy Poehler. Retaining with custom, final 12 months’s high performing winners, Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Pleasure Randolph, and Emma Stone may also current.
Who’re the musical performers?
Traditionally, the most effective unique tune nominees had been carried out throughout the ceremony. This 12 months, the Academy is shaking issues up and having songwriters share their private reflections as an alternative.
That doesn’t imply the music stops. Depraved’s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will open up the night time with a musical efficiency. Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah, Doja Cat, and Raye are additionally cooking up one thing particular.
Who’re some favorites to win this 12 months?
There have been a number of twists and turns main as much as the massive night time. Some classes, comparable to finest supporting actor and actress, really feel nearly inevitable. Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña will nearly definitely stroll away with Oscars in these classes.
Finest image, actor, and actress are extra unpredictable. Within the actor race, Oscar-winner Adrien Brody appeared the front-runner till final weekend’s SAG Awards upset when Timothée Chalamet took residence the honour for his portrayal of Bob Dylan. Historically, the Oscars don’t prefer to honor youthful artists, however the instances may very well be a-changin’.
Within the actress class, Demi Moore of The Substance and Mikey Madison of Anora have break up the precursor awards. Moore’s heartfelt speeches at SAG, Critics Selection, and the Golden Globes ceremonies charmed audiences. However don’t rely Madison out; she took residence the BAFTA and Impartial Spirit Awards trophies for finest actress.
Additional complicating the problem, some critics are predicting a shock third alternative, I’m Nonetheless Right here’s Fernanda Torres. That is actually anybody’s race.
Finest image can also be unsure. Sean Baker’s Anora appeared to be a protected wager due to its PGA, DGA, and WGA wins, however Conclave’s SAG and BAFTA wins may make a case for Edward Berger’s papal thriller.
How can I watch or stream the 2025 Oscars?
There are various methods to see what movie comes out on high. Essentially the most simple for these with conventional cable TV subscriptions is to tune into ABC at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m ET. You can even watch it at no cost on ABC with an over-the-air antenna.
For the primary time ever, cord-cutters also can stream the Oscars live immediately on Hulu, which is providing a free trial for brand spanking new subscribers. Or catch the present on one of many live-TV streaming providers that provide ABC as a part of a bundle:
- Sling TV (in some markets)
- Fubo TV
- YouTube TV
- Hulu + Live TV
