Award season is coming to a close—but not without one hell of a bang.
Hollywood’s biggest night—a.k.a. the 2025 Oscars—is almost here, meaning the buzziest movie stars of the moment are prepping for what is sure to be a night filled with glamour, enchantment and lots of hard-earned wins.
Hosted by Conan O’Brien for the first time ever and held once again at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, the March 2 ceremony is set to honor the year’s highest achievements in filmmaking and acting.
When it comes to the stacked list of nominees across 23 categories, acting veterans including Adrien Brody, Cynthia Erivo and Timothée Chalamet will go up against an impressive—and somewhat shocking—handful of first time Academy Award nominees, like The Substance‘s Demi Moore, Wicked‘s Ariana Grande, Emilia Pérez‘s Zoe Saldaña and The Apprentice star Sebastian Stan.
As for the top honor of the night, Best Picture: Wicked, Emilia Pérez and The Substance are competing against Nickel Boys, I’m Still Here, Anora, A Complete Unknown, The Brutalist and Dune: Part Two for the coveted Oscar trophy.
And while who will go home a winner has yet to be revealed, one thing is certain when it comes to this year’s show: O’Brien will surely have viewers and audience members alike in stitches throughout the ceremony.
“I will say this if you like close up magic tricks, you’ll be very happy with my Oscars performance,” the former late night talk show host joked to ABC News last month. “I spent a lot of my own money polling Americans and saying, ‘Would you like to see Conan O’Brien sing and dance?’ Shocking response. People don’t want it, which means they’ll probably try and do it. I like to be an irritant. Let’s just say there are many possibilities.”
Keep reading to find out how you can watch the 2025 Oscars on TV and online, plus all the details on E!’s red carpet experience and interviews before and after the telecast.
When are the 2025 Oscars?
The 97th Academy Awards will take place Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
How can I watch the 2025 Oscars?
The Oscars ceremony will air live on ABC. The show will also be streaming on Hulu.
What time are the 2025 Oscars?
The three-and-a-half-hour Oscars ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars?
Conan O’Brien will be taking on hosting duties for the very first time.
Who is nominated at the 2025 Oscars?
Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Ralph Fiennes, Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña, Domingo Colman and Kieran Culkin are just some of the stars up for Lead and Supporting acting awards for their incredible 2024 performances. Plus, the 97th Academy Awards will also recognize work behind the camera in categories like Best Original Screenplay, Best Directing, Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Original Song. (See the full list of 2025 Oscar nominees here.)
When does E!’s 2025 Oscars red carpet begin?
Prior to the Academy Awards telecast, E! will kick the day off with E!’s Brunch at the Oscars starting at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT where E! News cohost Keltie Knight will be joined by style expert Zanna Roberts Rassi, producer and NBC Sports host Maria Taylor, actress Bresha Webb and E! correspondent Will Marfuggi to discuss all the critically acclaimed films and predict this year’s winners. Plus, Rassi will be sharing exclusive info on what the stylish nominees will be wearing on the red carpet.
Then, at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, Live From E!: The Oscars hosted by Access Hollywood‘s Zuri Hall will feature interviews with the biggest stars, presenters and nominees as they arrive to the ceremony. Meanwhile, Rassi and Taylor will be joined by fashion designer Christian Siriano and actress and comedian Yvonne Orji to discuss every jaw-dropping dress as the actors enter the building while Knight and Marfuggi will be staked out atop Ripley’s Believe It or Not to give viewers a bird’s eye view of the Oscars red carpet.
And don’t worry, because E!’s Glambot returns to capture stars at their most glamorous in slow motion as they strut their stuff and deliver cover-worthy poses.
The pre-show will conclude with the half-hour Red Carpet Rundown:Oscars at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT to recap every OMG arrival right before the Academy Awards telecast begins.
Live from E!: The Oscars is rolling out the red carpet for brand partners. Talenti Gelato will satisfy audiences’ watch party needs with shoppable treats to enjoy as they tune-in to the star-studded carpet, while SkinnyPop Popcorn’s “Best of Glambot” and “Top Stories” social recaps on E!’s social handles will showcase the best shots and moments of everyone’s favorite celebrities.
When does E!’s 2025 Oscars After Party start?
After the last award of the night has been handed out, E! will keep the festivities going with E!’s OscarsAfter Party show beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT where we’ll be capturing stars on their way to the official Governor’s Ball red carpet and celebs arriving at Vanity Fair‘s annual Oscars after party. Comedian Loni Love, Happy’s Place starMelissa Peterman, pop culture expert Daryn Carp andTV personality NeNe Leakes will be joined by Creative Director and global makeup artist Sir John to recap the night’s biggest moments with their unfiltered takes on all wins, snubs and most talked-about performances.
Live From E!: Oscars is produced by Den of Thieves with Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski.
E!’s social coverage of the Oscars will take place all weekend long on E! News’ Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook. And fashion lovers must follow @Einsider on Instagram to see every jaw-dropping outfit.
For a full recap of the most talked-about moments from the 2025 ceremony, don’t miss E! News on Monday, March 3, at 11 p.m.
In the meantime, keep reading to see stars’ epic reactions to their 2025 Oscar nominations.
Zoe Saldaña
“I don’t think I can properly express the deep levels of gratitude and joy I feel for the recognition Emilia Pérez has been given,” the actress, who starred in the Jacques Audiard film alongside Karla Sofía Gascón. “Being part of the beautiful family Jacques created was a dream and every single person involved poured their love into telling this powerful story. I’m especially grateful to Karla, whose bravery and talent brought so much depth and authenticity to Emilia. It’s a bittersweet moment as our community in Los Angeles is processing the heartbreaking losses from the ongoing fires – homes, schools, businesses and entire neighborhoods. My heart is with all those affected and I’m sending endless love and appreciation to our fearless first responders and everyone working to help rebuild our city.”
Karla Sofía Gascón
After making history with her Best Actress nomination, the Emilia Pérez star wrote on Instagram, “Thank you so much @theacademy @emiliaperezfilm.”
Adrien Brody
“Thank you to all my peers and colleagues at the Academy for this extraordinary honor,” the Brutalist actor said Jan. 23. “For almost four decades, I’ve experienced the peaks and valleys of being an artist. It’s given me perspective and a tremendous appreciation and respect for this moment.”
Colman Domingo
“To be back again at the Oscar nominations table is truly meaningful to me, especially for the work that Sing Sing represents,” the actor shared. “Work which truly hopes to shine bright loving light into dark places by using art. I am so thrilled for our company which also received nominations for adapted screenplay and original song. All of that work is so tender and hopeful just like our film. I couldn’t be prouder as an actor or producer.”
Mikey Madison
“It’s incredibly exciting,” the Anora actress told Good Morning America. “Very, very surreal. I’m so grateful, humbled and so happy.”
Mindy Kaling
“I have been a producer for almost twenty years, but producing Anuja has been a highlight of my career,” she said in a statement to E! News. “I feel so lucky to be part of this joyous story of two girls with big dreams and ambitions, but who are overlooked – my favorite kind of heroines! I’m so grateful to Adam Graves and Suchitra Mattai for inviting me and Kaling International on this journey. I also don’t sleep so it was nice to actually be doing something fun at 5:30 this morning. I should get that checked out!”
Elton John
“It’s an incredible honor to receive this nomination for ‘Never Too Late,’ alongside my collaborators Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt,” the legendary singer said in a statement. “Thank you to the Academy for this nomination and to everyone who helped bring this beautiful song to the world.”
Demi Moore
“Being nominated for an Oscar is an incredible honor and these last few months have been beyond my wildest dreams,” the Substance actress said. “Truly there are no words to fully express my joy and overwhelming gratitude for this recognition. Not only for me but for what this film represents. I am deeply humbled. This is a time of incredible contrasts and right now, my heart is with my friends, family, neighbors, and community here in LA. The fires have devastated so many lives but to see the way our community has united leaves me in awe of the resilience and compassion that defines us, and this moment is a reminder of how incredible we are when we stand together.”
Ariana Grande
“picking my head up in between sobs to say thank you so much to @theacademy for this unfathomable recognition,” the Wicked actress wrote on Instagram. “i cannot stop crying, to no one’s surprise.”
