2025 Oscars: How to Watch, Nominees, and Host Conan O'Brien

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The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the 2025 Oscars, are just around the corner, and fans are eagerly waiting to see their favorite stars walk the red carpet and take home the coveted awards. This year's ceremony will be hosted by none other than Conan O'Brien, a veteran late-night talk show host and comedian. The show will broadcast live on ABC, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PST, and will also be available to stream on Hulu and other services offering live streaming of ABC, such as Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV.

The nominees for this year's Oscars include a talented pool of actors, actresses, and filmmakers, with Timothée Chalamet, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Mikey Madison being some of the notable names. The best picture race is expected to be a close one, with films like "Anora" and "Conclave" having already scooped up top awards at other shows. However, the leading nominee, "Emilia Pérez," has faced controversy due to racist tweets by its star, Karla Sofía Gascón, which may affect its chances of winning. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has also provided a handy guide to dozens of international territories that will be broadcasting the Oscars, making it a truly global event.

For those who want to catch up on the nominees' work, many of the nominated films are available to stream on various platforms. The Associated Press has compiled a guide on where to watch the nominated films, whether you're trying to cram in a last-minute viewing before the show or catching up after the awards. Additionally, fans can make their own predictions for the winners on APNews, and AP Film Writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr have made their own predictions for this year's show. The Oscars red carpet is also a major fashion showcase, with nominees and winners from past, present, and future posing and mingling ahead of the ceremony. ABC will begin its red carpet pre-show at 6:30 p.m. Eastern, live on air and streaming on Hulu, while E! will kick off its show, "Live From E!: The Oscars," beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern.

The list of nominees for the 2025 Oscars includes:

• Timothée Chalamet
• Cynthia Erivo
• Ariana Grande
• Mikey Madison
• "Anora"
• "Conclave"
• "Emilia Pérez"

1. 6:30 p.m. Eastern: ABC red carpet pre-show
2. 4 p.m. Eastern: E! "Live From E!: The Oscars" pre-show
3. 7 p.m. Eastern: 97th Academy Awards ceremony

Conan O'Brien, the host of this year's Oscars, is a well-known comedian and late-night talk show host, having hosted shows like "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," and "Conan." He has also hosted other high-profile awards shows, including the Emmys in 2002 and 2006. O'Brien joins an illustrious list of Oscar hosts, including Johnny Carson, Billy Crystal, and Whoopi Goldberg, and is expected to bring his unique brand of humor and charm to the ceremony. With his experience and charisma, O'Brien is sure to make this year's Oscars a memorable one.