94th Oscars: Viewing Guide
BY SCOTTIE KNOLLIN
The 94th Academy Awards are this Sunday. Planning to watch? Here are all the details:
When are the Oscars?
The 94th Academy Awards air live on Sunday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. CT on ABC.
Where are the Oscars held?
The Oscars are traditionally held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood (formerly known as Hollywood & Highland Center) in Hollywood.
How do I watch the Oscars?
You can access the live broadcast at abc.com or on the ABC app (you’ll need your participating TV provider account in select markets). In North Dakota, the Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC affiliates, such as WDAY in Fargo. You can also stream the ceremony live on Hulu Live TV.
Is there red carpet coverage this year?
Yes! ABC his broadcasting two pre-shows ahead of the live ceremony: “On the Red Carpet Live! Countdown to the Oscars,” hosted by Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, will air from 12:00 p.m. CT to 3:00 p.m. CT and “ABC News Live Presents…On The Red Carpet Live! Countdown to the Oscars” from 3:30 p.m. CT to 5:30 p.m. CT. (Local programming could be shown during these times. Check local listings.)
Additionally, E!’s red carpet coverage begins at 1:00 p.m. CT and ends at 7:00 p.m. CT.
Who is nominated for the 94th Academy Awards?
“The Power of the Dog,” Jane Campion’s brooding Western for Netflix, is the most-nominated film, with 12 nominations, including Best Picture. It is followed by Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” with 10 nominations. Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast” and Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” earned 7 each.
You can see the full list of nominees here.
Where can I watch nominated films?
Nearly all of the films nominated for the Oscars this year are available to stream online. See our guide here.
Who is hosting the 94th Academy Awards?
For the first time in Oscars history, three women will host the awards ceremony: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes. The Oscars has not had a host since Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 2018 show.
Who is presenting during the Oscars?
While this list is not exhaustive (there are usually several surprises), the current list of presenters includes Jennifer Garner, Lady Gaga, H.E.R., Tiffany Haddish, Bill Murray, Anthony Hopkins, Shawn Mendes, Lupita Nyong’o, Samuel L. Jackson, Elliot Page, Tony Hawk, Rachel Zegler, Ruth E. Carter, Kevin Costner, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Lily James, Mila Kunis, Zoë Kravitz, John Leguizamo, Naomi Scott, Tyler Perry, DJ Khaled, John Travolta, Chris Rock, Rosie Perez, Shaun White, Stephanie Beatriz, and others.
Who is performing during the show?
Four of the Best Original Song nominees will be performed (Van Morrison’s nominated song for “Belfast” will not due to the artist’s tour schedule keeping him from attending). The performers of those songs include Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Sebastián, and Reba McEntire. In addition, the cast of "Encanto" will perform the hit song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" for the first time live. The Academy also announced the ceremony will feature an in-house band consisting of Adam Blackstone, Travis Barker, Sheila E., and Robert Glasper. They will be joined by a full symphonic orchestra. Additionally, DJ D-Nice and The Samples will perform during the ceremony.
