The 97th Academy Awards are happening. Today. Yes, in case you were sleeping on the 2025 Oscars ceremony, they are scheduled for today Monday 3 March 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. And the red carpet has already started.
If, like us, you're trying to watch the event from the other side of the world last-minute, we've pulled together exactly how Australian viewers can tune in live to catch all the glamour and excitement of Hollywood's biggest night.
Where can I stream the 2025 Oscars?
In Australia, the Oscars ceremony will be broadcast live on Channel 7 (if you're watching on TV), and its streaming platform, 7plus (if you're watching on a device such as a laptop, tablet or phone).
For those who have a subscription, you can also stream the full ceremony live on Disney+.
When does it start?
Coverage of the 2025 Oscars across Australia will begin at the following times, with the ceremonies to take place half an hour into the broadcasts:
- 10:30am AEDT (Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Tasmania, and Victoria)
- 9:30am AEST (Queensland)
- 10am ACDT (South Australia)
- 7:30AM AWDT (Western Australia)
- 9am ACST (Northern Territory)
Who is hosting and performing this year?
This year's ceremony will be hosted by Conan O'Brien – marking his first time as the Oscars host – and will feature performances by nominees such as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande from Wicked, among others.
Who are the leading nominations?
The musical thriller Emilia Pérez leads the nominations with 13 nods, including Best Picture, but other top contenders include Adrien Brody-leading drama The Brutalist and musical adaptation Wicked each with 10 nominations.
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Where can I watch the Oscar nominated films?
Many of the nominated films are currently available for viewing in Australia. Best Picture nominee Anora is still showing in cinemas and is also available for rent or purchase on Amazon and Apple TV. The Brutalist is screening in Australian cinemas. Emilia Pérez is also playing in cinemas nationwide.
Additionally, Dune: Part Two is available for streaming on Netflix, Binge, Apple TV, and Prime Video. For a comprehensive list of where to watch all the nominated films, you can see our complete 2025 Oscars nominations list.
