The 2024 Academy Awards (the Oscars) is officially returning in March, and after an incredible year of box office hits, you’ll want to mark this one in your calendar.
Whether you’re interested in watching Hollywood’s biggest night out for the red carpet fashion or the films, the 2025 Oscars will delight and entertain.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Oscars, including who’s hosting, the nominees, and how to livestream the 2025 Academy Awards in New Zealand.
Stream the 97th Oscars on Monday, 3 March from 12.30pm on Disney+ with a mth-to-mth no lock-in contract. Subscribe here.
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Everything to know before you watch the 2025 Oscars in New Zealand
Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars?
American television host and comedian Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards, marking his first time as the night’s MC. O’Brien is best known for hosting late-night talk shows and more recently, the podcast series Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend.
Raj Kapoor is the 2024 Oscars showrunner and executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton will direct the telecast.
Which movies are nominated for the 2025 Oscars, and how can I watch them online?
Popular Oscar-nominated movies include Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown and Dune: Part Two. Disney+ is the streaming home to several nominated titles including Inside Out 2, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and A Real Pain. Blockbuster musical Wicked is available to rent on Neon.
What time will the 2025 Oscars take place in NZ?
The 2025 Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, 2 March, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Due to the differences in time zones, it will be live-streamed by Disney+ on Monday, 3 March in New Zealand. The three-hour-long awards event will commence at 12.30pm. Stay tuned for more details.
Where can I livestream or watch the 2025 Oscars in NZ?
In New Zealand, you can livestream the 2024 Academy Awards on Monday,3 March, from 12.30pm exclusively on Disney+. Subscribe here.
