Where and When to watch Oscars 2025 live in India - Check out the details
Get all the details on the 97th Academy Awards, including the 2025 Oscars nominations, venue, date, host, and how to watch live in India. Stay updated on the biggest night in cinema.
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The 97th Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are set to take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This prestigious event will honor the outstanding cinematic achievements of 2024. The ceremony will commence at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), which corresponds to 5:30 a.m. Indian Standard Time (IST) on March 3, 2025. Indian viewers can watch the live broadcast on Jiohotsar.
Top Nominated Films
Leading the nominations is Emilia Pérez with 13 nods, making history as the most-nominated non-English-language film to date. Following closely are The Brutalist and Wicked, each securing 10 nominations. Other notable contenders include A Complete Unknown and Conclave, both with eight nominations.
Historic Milestones
Emilia Pérez has set a new record for non-English-language films with its 13 nominations, surpassing previous titles like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Roma. Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón, for her role in Emilia Pérez, has become the first openly transgender performer to receive an acting nomination. Additionally, I'm Still Here is the first Portuguese-language film nominated for Best Picture.
The event will be hosted by Conan O'Brien and broadcast live on ABC and Hulu in the United States. International viewers can tune in via their respective local networks. The ceremony will feature musical performances by artists such as Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, Raye, Lisa of BlackPink, and Queen Latifah. Notably, Grande and Erivo are set to perform a piece from the musical Wicked.
How to Watch the Nominated Films
For those interested in viewing the Best Picture nominees ahead of the ceremony, several films are available on streaming platforms:
- Anora: Available on Prime Video.
- The Brutalist: Available on-demand; future streaming on Max.
- A Complete Unknown: Available on Prime Video; future streaming on Hulu.
- Conclave: Available on Peacock and Prime Video.
- Dune: Part Two: Available on Max, Netflix, and Prime Video.
- Emilia Pérez: Available on Netflix.
- I'm Still Here: Currently in theaters; pre-order available on Prime Video.
- Nickel Boys: Available on Prime Video; streaming on MGM+ from February 28.
- The Substance: Available on Mubi and Prime Video.
- Wicked: Available on Prime Video; future streaming on Peacock.
