Who Will Grab the Gold? How to Watch the Oscars Online

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Due to theatrical release windows seemingly shrinking each year, we cherish the opportunities to enjoy the best films on the biggest screens with fellow moviegoers. 2024 provided many memorable movie moments via noteworthy films that enticed people to plop down money for tickets and tubs of popcorn.

On March 2, Hollywood honors those top films at the 97th Academy Awards. Unless you’re famous enough to see the celebration in person at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre, you must watch the show live at home or from another venue. Thankfully, there are many ways to do so.

The Top Video Streaming Services for Watching the Oscars

How to Stream the Oscars at Home

The Oscars will air on ABC, starting at 7 p.m. ET on March 2. If you haven't cut the cord, you can watch the show via cable or over-the-air TV. However, you can also watch online via ABC.com or the ABC app by authenticating your account with Spectrum, Verizon, or any other pay TV service provider.

Got Hulu? For the first time, Hulu subscribers can stream the show live without opting for the pricey live TV tier. The ceremony will also be available to stream the following day, Monday, March 3.

If you've fully embraced the streaming lifestyle, you can also use a live TV streaming service to enjoy the show. DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and many others should grant you streaming access to the live ceremony.

Who Is Hosting the Oscars?

Conan O'Brien hosts this year's Academy Awards. From Jimmy Kimmel to Jon Stewart, beloved talk show hosts are no strangers to this stage. But this will be O'Brien's first time hosting the ceremony.

What to Expect at the Oscars

Love them or hate them, the bonkers musicals Emilia Pérez and Wicked racked up their fair share of nominations, so they're in contention for gold. Other favorites include Anora, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, and The Substance. We're sure Sebastian Stan's lead actor nomination for The Apprentice, playing Donald Trump, won't cause any controversy. Also, expect heartfelt tributes to Los Angeles in response to the devastating fires.

For more, check out our guide on where to stream the 2025 Oscar nominees.