Oscars 2025: Know When & Where To Watch 97th Academy Awards LIVE In India

The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are held annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States. The countdown for the 97th Academy Awards has already begun, and the event will be broadcast live soon.

Audiences from around the world will be able to watch the 97th Academy Awards on OTT soon. Meanwhile, viewers in India can expect to watch this prestigious show in March 2025.

When and where to watch the 2025 Oscars in India?

The highly anticipated award show is scheduled to take place on March 2, 2025, in the United States. In India, audiences can watch the prestigious ceremony live on Star Movies and JioHotstar starting at 5:30 AM IST. The streaming platform shared a clip of the award show on X and wrote, "The 97th Academy Awards streaming LIVE, March 3, 5:30 AM onwards, only on #JioHotstar!"

Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars?

The show will be hosted for the first time by comedian and podcaster Conan O'Brien. Previously, the award ceremony was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. The 97th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. O'Brien has also hosted the Emmys in 2002 and 2006.

Nominees for the 2025 Oscars?

Some of the nominees for the 2025 Oscars include Colman Domingo for "Sing Sing," Sebastian Stan for "The Apprentice," and Ralph Fiennes for "Conclave." Timothée Chalamet also received a nomination, demonstrating his box office appeal with roles in "Dune" and "Wonka." He was nominated for Best Actor for his versatile performance as Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."