Movie buffs assemble! It's Oscars time again and you know what that means: glamour gowns nail-biting suspense and hopefully some genuinely funny moments. The 97th Academy Awards just went down and if you missed it or want to relive the highlights we have got you covered. Plus for anyone planning ahead we will tell you exactly where you could have tuned in to catch all the action live and how to catch up now.
Catching the Ceremony: Your Options for Watching the Oscars Live and On Demand in 2025
So how exactly could you watch the biggest night in Hollywood? Here's the lowdown on where to catch the Oscars whether live or catching up later:
- On TV: ABC is Your Home for the Oscars. Good old fashioned television still works! ABC was the official broadcaster for the 2025 Oscars. Tune in to ABC to watch the ceremony as it happens live.
- Stream it Live: ABC App and ABC.com. Cutting cable? No problem. You could have streamed the Oscars live using the ABC app or on abc.com. You usually need to sign in with your cable provider login for this option though.
- Live TV Streaming Services: Your Cord-Cutting Best Bets. For those who have fully embraced streaming there were several live TV streaming services that carry ABC. These include:
- Hulu + Live TV
- YouTube TV
- AT&T TV
- FuboTV
Keep in mind these all require subscriptions so pick the one that fits your needs best!
The ceremony kicked off early this year at 7 p.m. Eastern Time or 4 p.m. Pacific Time from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles so hopefully you were all set with your snacks and viewing party!
Conan O'Brien as Host Steals the Show (and Maybe Some Hearts): Hilarious Highlights from the 97th Oscars
Let's be real a good Oscars telecast needs a great host and Conan O'Brien definitely delivered. He brought his signature mix of silly and smart humor to the Dolby Theater and had some truly memorable moments.
Remember that piano-playing Sandworm bit? Totally Conan. He had a whole song-and-dance routine about not wasting time which was both funny and maybe a little bit meta for a long award show. But it wasn't all just goofy jokes. Conan also took a moment to acknowledge the wildfires in Los Angeles and how events like the Oscars can bring people together even during tough times. He even managed to sneak in a jab at Donald Trump without even saying his name joking about the movie "Anora" and Americans liking to see someone "finally stand up to a powerful Russian." Classic Conan blending ridiculousness with realness.
"Anora" Wins Big and Upsets Abound: Surprise Victories and Memorable Winner Moments at the Academy Awards
While some might have been expecting "Wicked" to dominate the night the big winner actually turned out to be the indie film "Anora". This movie about a sex worker and a Russian oligarch's son surprisingly took home FIVE Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison! That Best Actress win was a bit of an upset with many predicting Demi Moore might take it home.
Speaking of upsets Adrien Brody snagged Best Actor for "The Brutalist" beating out some strong contenders like Timothée Chalamet. It just goes to show the Oscars are never entirely predictable which keeps things exciting!
Beyond the big wins there were some truly moving speeches. The team behind Best Documentary Feature winner "No Other Land" used their platform to speak about peace and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Best Actor winner Adrien Brody gave a powerful speech decrying hate antisemitism and racism. And Zoe Saldaña celebrated her historic Best Supporting Actress win and her heritage as the first American of Dominican origin to win an Oscar in that category. These moments of substance really resonated.
Wicked Performance and Hilarious Acceptance Speeches: More Memorable Oscar Moments
Of course the Oscars always deliver on the entertainment front. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo from "Wicked" kicked off the show with a spectacular musical performance. They sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "Home" before a show-stopping "Defying Gravity" duet. It was the kind of over-the-top musical moment that the Oscars are known for.
And who could forget Kieran Culkin's hilarious Best Supporting Actor acceptance speech? He thanked his wife Jazz Charton and then publicly asked her about having more kids joking that she promised him more if he won an Oscar. He ended with "Let’s get cracking on those kids. What do you say?" It was both funny and super charming.
Oscars 2025: Key Winners You Need to Know
Want a quick cheat sheet on some of the biggest winners of the night ? Here are a few key categories and who took home the gold:
- Best Picture: Anora
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Animated Feature Film: Flow
- Best International Feature Film: I'm Still Here (Brazil)
- Best Documentary Feature: No Other Land
- Best Original Screenplay: Anora (Sean Baker)
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave (Peter Straughan)
Predictions vs. Reality: Did the Oscars Go as Expected?
Remember all those Oscar predictions? Well as usual there were some hits and misses. The New York Times Projectionist columnist Kyle Buchanan actually DID predict "Anora" for Best Picture so kudos to him! However the acting races were less predictable. Demi Moore was considered a frontrunner for Best Actress but Mikey Madison surprised everyone. Adrien Brody's Best Actor win was also seen as a bit of an upset. It just goes to show that even with all the expert opinions the Oscars can still throw curveballs.
Relive the Magic: The 2025 Oscars Delivered Surprises Laughs and Meaningful Moments
So whether you watched live streamed or are catching up now the 97th Academy Awards had plenty to offer. From Conan's hosting to surprise wins and heartfelt speeches it was a night full of Hollywood drama and excitement. What were your favorite moments from the show? Let us know in the comments below!