Fri Feb 28 21:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Oscars 2025: Conan O’Brien to Host Star-Studded Ceremony on ABC and Hulu

**LOS ANGELES –** Get ready for Hollywood’s biggest night! The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The main ceremony begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, preceded by a red-carpet show starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

The Oscars will be broadcast in over 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. For those unable to watch live, the entire ceremony will be available to stream on ABC.com and Hulu the following day. Real-time updates and highlights will also be posted on Oscars.com throughout the evening.

This year’s pre-show festivities will be extensive. Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer will host “The Oscars Red Carpet Show” on ABC, providing a 30-minute glimpse into the nominees, performers, and presenters. ABC News will also broadcast “On The Red Carpet at the Oscars,” featuring interviews with nominees and fashion analysis, across multiple platforms including ABC News Live, which is available on various streaming services. This pre-show will run from 3:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. PST until the awards ceremony begins.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, boasting over 10,500 members, organizes the event. The Academy is also dedicated to preserving cinematic history and connecting audiences worldwide through its film museum and various programs.

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