Movie buffs get your popcorn ready! The 97th Academy Awards are almost here and everyone is excited to see who takes home the golden statues. But if you are like most people you are also probably wondering one thing: just how long is this show going to be and when can you finally hit the hay? Don't worry we have got you covered with all the details on when the Oscars 2025 will start when they are expected to end and where you can catch all the action .

Mark Your Calendars and Set Your Watches: The Oscars 2025 Date and Start Time Revealed

The 97th Academy Awards are happening on Sunday March 2 2025. Circle that date folks! The main telecast officially kicks off at 7 p.m. Eastern Time / 4 p.m. Pacific Time. So if you are on the East Coast get ready for an evening of Hollywood glamor and acceptance speeches. West Coasters you get to start a bit earlier in the afternoon.

But before the awards ceremony itself even begins there is the red carpet. The official red carpet pre-show starts a bit earlier at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on ABC and Hulu. If you want to catch all the celebrity fashion interviews and maybe some awkward red carpet moments tune in then. E! is also doing their "Live From E!: The Oscars" pre-show even earlier starting at 4 p.m. Eastern Time for the truly dedicated fashion fans.

So When Will It All Be Over? Estimating the Oscars 2025 End Time (And Planning Your Bedtime Accordingly)

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Now for the big question: when can you expect the Oscars to actually end? The Academy Awards are famous for being a bit lengthy. They have a lot of awards to give out musical performances montages and of course acceptance speeches which can sometimes run a little long (or a lot long).

While there is no official end time announced you can usually expect the Oscars ceremony to last around three hours maybe even a bit longer. If it starts at 7 p.m. ET that means you are probably looking at the show wrapping up somewhere between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern Time. So plan your Sunday night accordingly especially if you have work or school the next day! Maybe stock up on coffee for Monday morning just in case.

Tune In and Stream: How to Watch the Oscars 2025 Live on TV and Online

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Want to watch the Oscars live? You have a few options. For traditional TV viewers the Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC. ABC has been the home of the Academy Awards for a long time so just flip to your local ABC channel on Sunday March 2nd.

For the first time ever the Oscars will also be streaming live on Hulu. Yes you can stream the whole ceremony on Hulu along with the red carpet pre-show. If you are a Hulu subscriber this is a super convenient option. If you are new to Hulu they often offer free trials which could be a way to watch the Oscars without paying extra just make sure to check their current trial offers.

If you do not have cable but still want to watch on TV you can use a live TV streaming service that carries ABC. Services like DirecTV Stream YouTube TV Hulu+ Live TV and Fubo all include ABC and often have free trials too. So you have plenty of ways to catch the Oscars action whether you are a cable cutter or a traditional TV watcher.

Conan O'Brien Hosting Plus Nominees and Presenters to Watch For at the 97th Oscars

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This year the Oscars have a new host Conan O'Brien. It is Conan's first time hosting the Academy Awards but he is no stranger to hosting big shows. He has hosted the Emmys twice before and is known for his comedy and quick wit. He even joked with Jimmy Kimmel that he started working on his Oscars hosting gig just four hours before the interview and was planning an all-nighter. Expect some laughs from Conan throughout the night.

As for the nominees this year some of the movies leading the pack for Best Picture include Anora The Brutalist A Complete Unknown Conclave Dune: Part Two Emilia Pérez I’m Still Here Nickel Boys The Substance and Wicked. Big names like Adrien Brody Timothée Chalamet Colman Domingo Ralph Fiennes and Sebastian Stan are up for Best Actor. For Best Actress contenders include Cynthia Erivo Karla Sofía Gascón Mikey Madison Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres. And keep an eye out for performances from Oscar nominees Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande who are set to perform a medley from Wicked.

Plus past Oscar winners like Emma Stone Da’Vine Joy Randolph Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. are scheduled to present awards. It is going to be a star-studded night for sure.

Oscars 2025 Key Details at a Glance:

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  • Date: Sunday March 2 2025
  • Start Time: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
  • Red Carpet Pre-Show (ABC & Hulu): 6:30 p.m. ET
  • E! Red Carpet Pre-Show: 4 p.m. ET
  • Channel: ABC
  • Streaming: Hulu Live Streaming Services (DirecTV Stream YouTube TV Hulu+ Live TV Fubo)
  • Host: Conan O'Brien
  • Expected End Time: 10 p.m. - 11 p.m. ET (approximately)

Get Ready for Hollywood's Biggest Night (and Plan Your Evening Accordingly!)

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So there you have it all the info you need to plan your Oscars night viewing. The 97th Academy Awards are coming on March 2nd get your snacks ready find a comfy spot on the couch and tune in to ABC or stream on Hulu starting at 7 p.m. ET. Just remember it is going to be a bit of a long show so maybe set your coffee maker for the morning. Enjoy the awards the speeches the fashion and all the movie magic of the Oscars 2025!