Oscars 2025: When and where to watch the Academy Awards live in India

The Oscars are almost here! The 97th Academy Award will take place on Sunday, March 3, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The 97th Academy Awards will be hosted by Conan O'Brien, an Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer, and comedian. This marks O'Brien's debut as the Oscars host. Having previously emceed the Emmys in 2002 and 2006, he is anticipated to infuse the event with his distinctive humor and charm, promising an unforgettable occasion for film fans.

When and where can you watch the Oscars live in India?

In India, audiences can watch the Oscar Awards live on Star Movies and JioHotstar from 5:30 am IST onwards. The awards show will also be available after the live broadcast on JioHotstar. According to an official press release, JioHotstar will also offer the ceremony on-demand after the live telecast. The event will be internationally broadcast by ABC in the United States at 7 pm Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific, with streaming available on Hulu, Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV and AT&T TV.

The Academy Awards nominations were unveiled in January after voting had been extended twice because of the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 people and catastrophic property damage.

Conan talked about his approach to hosting the 2025 Oscars and shared, "I think as host I cannot ignore the moment we're in right now, but also it's threading a needle. I want to do it with humour and also make sure the night doesn't drift into only that."

Some of the performers for the night include BLACKPINK’s Lisa, Doja Cat, Raye, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. A highlight of the evening will be a tribute to music legend Quincy Jones by rapper Queen Latifah. "One of the most exciting things that we've worked on this year is a musical performance that will tribute Quincy Jones. Queen Latifah will be a part of the performance,” shared executive producer Raj Kapoor.