Where to watch the Oscars 2025: replay 97th Academy Awards from anywhere, full highlights, catch-up
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- Replay Oscars 2025 free on ITVX (UK restricted)
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- Watch the full 3hr 35min Academy Awards now
The red carpet has been rolled out and you can watch the Oscars for free in selected countries below, on-demand and catch-up. You can also replay the Oscars 2025 from anywhere with a VPN as Conan O'Brian hosts Hollywood's glitziest awards show.
Musical biopic Emilia Pérez led the nominations with nods across 13 categories while The Brutalist, which uses generative AI, has been another big winner across the awards shows. Watch on-demand now to see if Adrian Brody makes it an Oscars hatrick for his portrayal of Holocaust survivor László Tóth and how Anora does.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande deliver a ‘wicked’ show, Keiran Culkin delivers an hilarious speech, while Doja Cat, Raye and Blackpink’s Lisa also appear. Here's where to replay and watch Oscars 2025 online and from anywhere, including full highlights on-demand.
How to watch Oscars 2025 replay for free online
The Oscars replay is available to watch and stream for FREE on ITVX (UK) and 7plus (Australia). Yep, that's free streaming and catch-up.
It's also on Hulu in the States with a 30-day free trial.
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How to watch Oscars 2025 from anywhere
While the Oscars is free-to-air in the UK and Australia, it's not available for free in the United States. If you're a Brit or Aussie abroad, use a VPN to unlock your usual (geo-restricted) free streams and watch them from anywhere. Try SurfShark – it's one of the best and cheapest VPNs.
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How to watch The Oscars 2025 replay in the US
The 97th Academy Awards aired live on ABC at 7pm ET / 4pm PT on Sunday, March 2.
Cord cutters can access ABC via an OTT service such as our favorite, Sling TV. Sling Blue carries ABC in select cities, and starts at just $45.99 a month with 50% off your first month.
For the first time, you'll also be able to replay a live stream The Oscars on Hulu.
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How to watch The Oscars 2025 in the UK for FREE
Coverage of the 97th Academy Awards aired at 10.30pm GMT on Sunday, March 2 on ITV in the UK with the ceremony kicking off at midnight.
You can replay the 3 hour 35 minute live stream for FREE now on ITVX.
The UK broadcast is anchored by Jonathan Ross and include Red Carpet arrivals. special guests and more.
UK viewer abroad? You can still catch the show by using a VPN to watch as if you were back home, so you don't have to miss out.
How to watch The Oscars 2025 again in Canada
The Canadian broadcast of the 97th Academy Awards will go out live on CTV on Sunday, March 2, starting at 4pm ET / 7pm PT. Red Carpet coverage kicks off half an hour prior.
The show will also be available to stream live on the CTV website and app and for a limited time after broadcast.
Canadian abroad? If you’re away from home, you can access your usual services easily with Surfshark.
How to watch The Oscars 2025 online for FREE in Australia
Aussies will be able to catch up on The Oscars 2025 totally FREE on live streaming free on 7plus from Monday, March 3. Red Carpet coverage kicked off at 10:30am AEDT with the ceremony staring at 11am AEDT.
Sunrise and The Morning Show delivered all the build up from 5:30am AEDT.
Australian viewer away from home? Try using a VPN to access your usual free stream – we recommend Surfshark.
Can I watch The Oscars 2025 on Disney Plus?
While most countries have their own dedicated coverage of the 97th Academy Awards, viewers in territories such as New Zealand and France will be able to live stream the ceremony on Disney Plus.
97th Academy Awards Nominees
Sunday's ceremony will see twenty-three awards up for grabs, here's a rundown of the nominees in the major categories:
Best Picture
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- I'm Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Directing
- Sean Baker – Anora
- Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
- James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
- Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
- Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
- Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
- Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
- Mikey Madison – Anora
- Demi Moore – The Substance
- Fernanda Torres – I'm Still Here
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
- Yura Borisov – Anora
- Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
- Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
- Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
- Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
- Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
- Ariana Grande – Wicked
- Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
- Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
- Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Best Animated Feature Film
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
Best International Feature Film
- Emilia Pérez (France)
- Flow (Latvia)
- The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)
- I'm Still Here (Brazil)
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
Best Music (Original Song)
- "El Mal" from Emilia Pérez
- "The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight
- "Like a Bird" from Sing Sing
- "Mi Camino" from Emilia Pérez
- "Never Too Late" from Elton John: Never Too Late
All you need to know about The 97th Academy Awards
Who is hosting The Oscars 2025?
Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards, taking over from late night rival Jimmy Kimmel following his two year stint. It'll be O'Brien's first time ever hosting the awards.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang said: "We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year. He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies, and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best--honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year."
Who is performing at The Oscars 2025?
Confirmed to be performing at this year's ceremony are:
- Cynthia Erivo
- Ariana Grande
- Lisa
- Doja Cat
- Raye
- Queen Latifah
- Los Angeles Master Chorale
Is there Oscars 2025 Red Carpet coverage?
Coverage of the 97th Academy Awards Red Carpet will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT across ABC outlets with ABC News’ Linsey Davis and Chris Connelly, KABC’s George Pennacchio and Variety‘s Clayton Davis welcoming and interviewing this year’s Oscar nominees and presenters as they arrive. KABC meteorologist Leslie Lopez, supermodel Roshumba Williams, and fashion expert Joe Zee will be on site to discuss all the night’s best fashions.
On ABC, Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer will host The Oscars Red Carpet Show, which kicks off half hour prior to the event, highlighting nominees, performers, and presenters, providing a multi-view experience of the red carpet arrivals.
ABC's social media accounts will also provide Red Carpet coverage from The Academy’s official social media ambassador and red carpet correspondent, Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Where is The Oscars 2025 taking place?
The 97th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, where the event has been held since 2002.
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Tom is a freelance writer, predominantly focusing on film and TV. A graduate of Film Studies at University of South Wales, if he's not diving in to the Collector's Edition Blu Ray of an obscure 80s horror, you'll find him getting lost with his dog or mucking about in the water with his board.
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