For the first time in history, the Academy Awards will be available for live streaming. On March 2, 2025, the 97th Academy Awards will be broadcast simultaneously on American Broadcasting Company (ABC) and streamed live on Hulu, giving viewers more access to the star-studded event than ever before. The Oscars ceremony, which has aired on ABC for over 50 years, will kick off its red carpet coverage at 3:30 pm PT, followed by the main event at 4:00 pm PT. Hulu subscribers will be able to enjoy the ceremony starting at 7:00 pm ET, and it will also be available for on-demand streaming the following day.

This new streaming initiative comes after growing demand from viewers who prefer watching content on digital platforms. With ABC and Hulu both owned by The Walt Disney Company, the collaboration allows audiences to experience the Oscars from multiple platforms, whether they're watching it live or later at their convenience.

Oscars 2025: Date, Time, and Streaming Details

The much-awiated Oscars 2025 will be available to watch live on American Broadcasting Company and stream on Hulu. The event will begin with red carpet coverage at 3:30 pm PT, followed by the ceremony at 4:00 pm PT on March 2, 2025. The Oscars will also be available for streaming on Hulu the next day.

Oscars Race Heats Up With Star Power

As always, the Oscars race is filled with intrigue and drama. This year, two pop icons are making waves with key roles in major films. Ariana Grande stars as the glamorous Glinda in Wicked, and Selena Gomez plays the fierce wife of a cartel boss in Emilia Pérez. While the stars have kept things friendly in public, their fanbases have become embroiled in a fierce rivalry, adding a touch of pop culture drama to the awards season.

The 2025 Golden Globes and Oscar Nominations

The excitement continues with the Golden Globes nominations, which were announced on December 9, 2024. Films like Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, and The Brutalist by Brady Corbet have garnered attention, with Emilia Pérez leading the charge with eight nominations. As the Oscar nominations are set to be revealed on January 17, 2025, the buzz around this year’s awards season is only intensifying.

Viewership Soars

The 2024 Oscars saw an impressive 19.5 million viewers in the U.S., marking a four-year high. With Oppenheimer dominating the awards, winning seven Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, the anticipation for the 2025 ceremony is at an all-time high.

As Oscars 2025 approaches, movie buffs, music lovers, and pop culture enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting this historic event, which promises to be more accessible than ever before. Whether tuning in via Hulu or watching on ABC, the 2025 Academy Awards will bring the glamour of Hollywood to audiences in an entirely new way.