Disney has announced details on its special coverage of the 97th Oscars, which will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, 2nd March 2025.  “The Oscars” will air live on ABC beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT — and, for the first time, stream live on Hulu.   The ceremony will also stream on Disney+ internationally and air on broadcast outlets globally.

The event will be hosted by Conan O’Brien for the first time and see performances of Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA of Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and RAYE.

As part of the coverage, ABC News will be releasing a primetime special called “Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of 20/20,”, which will air on Friday, 28th February 2025, at 8 p.m. EST/PST on ABC, and it will stream the next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+.

Disney is nominated for 15 Oscar nominations across its studios including eight for Searchlight Pictures’ “A Complete Unknown”, two for Searchlight Pictures’ “A Real Pain”, one for 20th Century Studios’ “Alien: Romulus”, one for Disney Branded Television’s “Elton John: Never Too Late”, one for Pixar Animation Studios’ “Inside Out 2”, one for 20th Century Studios’ “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”, and one for National Geographic Documentary Films’ “Sugarcane”.  These films are available to stream on Hulu and Disney+.

“Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts hosts a special filled with surprises from the stars and sit-down interviews with Oscar nominees, including Cynthia Erivo, nominated in the Best Actress category for her role as Elphaba in the feature film “Wicked” and actor Jesse Eisenberg nominated in the Original Screenplay category for “A Real Pain” co-starring Best Supporting Actor nominee Kieran Culkin. Roberts shares a rare behind-the-scenes look at the gravity-defying dresses worn by the stars of “Wicked” with Paul Tazewell who is nominated for Best Costume Design.

Additional interviews include Oscar-nominated directors Coralie Fargeat of “The Substance” and James Mangold of “A Complete Unknown.” The special also spotlights many of this year’s high-profile nominees, including actresses Demi Moore, Zoe Saldana and Mikey Madison, as well as actor Timothée Chalamet and more. Roberts is joined by ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly who sits down with comedian Conan O’Brien who will be hosting Hollywood’s Biggest Night for a preview of what the first-time host has in store.

Leading into Oscars weekend, “Good Morning America”’s Lara Spencer will be on the ground in Los Angeles Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for the morning show with a preview of Oscars preparations, including a sneak peek of the ultra-exclusive Oscars after-party – The Governor’s Ball – with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck who gives “GMA” viewers a first look at the dishes he and his team are preparing. Chief international correspondent James Longman will join Spencer and “GMA”’s coverage Friday. “Good Morning America” Saturday and Sunday co-anchor and “World News Tonight” Saturday anchor Whit Johnson will also be on-site for special “GMA” segments throughout the weekend. In addition, “Good Morning America” will mark its 50th anniversary with a look back at its extensive coverage of the Oscars over the years. The celebration will culminate with the “GMA Oscar Monday After-Party,” broadcast live from both Hollywood and New York City on Monday, March 3.

ABC News will present a star-studded pre-show, “On The Red Carpet at the Oscars,” on Sunday, March 2, airing across ABC Owned Television Stations and Affiliates as well as streaming on ABC News Live, the 24/7 award-winning streaming news channel, from 3:30 p.m. EST/12:30 p.m. PST until the awards show begins. ABC News Live “Prime” anchor and “World News Tonight” Sunday anchor Linsey Davis, Johnson, Connelly, KABC entertainment reporter George Pennacchio, Variety’s chief awards editor Clayton Davis, will welcome and interview this year’s Oscar nominees and presenters as they arrive; while KABC meteorologist Leslie Lopez, supermodel Roshumba Williams, and fashion expert Joe Zee will be onsite to discuss all the best fashion of the evening.

“On The Red Carpet at the Oscars” will be available to stream on ABC News Live, now available on Hulu, Disney +, The Roku Channel, YouTube, YouTube TV, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon, Pluto TV, Xumo, Tubi, TikTok, ABCNews.com, the ABC News and ABC News Live apps and across ABC Owned Television Stations linear, digital and streaming platforms.

Additional coverage of “The Oscars” across ABC News programs and platforms includes the following:

• “World News Tonight with David Muir” will preview “The Oscars” the week before, and Johnson will anchor from Los Angeles on Saturday.
• Leading up to “The Oscars,” ABC News Live, “Prime with Linsey Davis” will air interviews with Oscar nominees Colman Domingo (“Sing, Sing”), actresses Mikey Madison (“Anora”) and Monica Barbaro (“A Complete Unknown”). On Friday, 28th February, ABC News Live will begin broadcasting live from the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles at 4 p.m. EST/1 p.m. PST with anchor Kayna Whitworth, and continuing through “Prime with Linsey Davis,” with all the day’s headlines plus a sneak peek of what viewers can expect on Oscars Sunday.
• For Oscars week, “GMA3: What You Need to Know” will provide an in-depth look at the music preparations for the telecast and feature an exclusive interview with new music director Michael Bearden. The show will also include a conversation with Emmy Award-winning choreographer Mandy Moore about her contributions to the production. Additionally, “GMA3” will spotlight the nominees for Costume Design and offer expert predictions from Connelly, who will be joined by ABC News contributors Kelley Carter and Mike Muse. The day following “The Oscars”, “GMA3” will deliver a comprehensive wrap-up of the night’s events, including a detailed review of the most memorable fashion moments from the red carpet.
• “The View” welcomes Oscar winner Ariana DeBose to the Hot Topics table to guest co-host on Friday, 28th February 2025 On Monday, March 3, EGOT and “The View” moderator Whoopi Goldberg returns to “The View” studio directly from presenting on Hollywood’s Biggest Night to share her first-hand account of Oscars weekend.
• “Nightline” will air a special edition of its broadcast fully dedicated to covering the Oscars on Friday, Feb. 28.
• On Sunday, 2nd March 2025, Connelly joins “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” sharing his interview with Oscar-nominated songwriter Diane Warren and a preview of the big night from Los Angeles.

Will you be checking out “The Oscars” on Hulu and ABC?  Let me know on social media!

Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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