Some of the biggest stars of Hollywood will gather tonight at the Dolby Theatre for the 96th annual Oscars ceremony. This signifies a return to normalcy following disruptions in the past year due to lockdowns and lengthy shutdowns.
Along with the announcement of the awards, we will also see performances from various artists – including Ryan Gosling. If you want to see what the ceremony has to offer this year and find out which movie is taking home the most Oscars, here's what you need to know.
When Does the Oscars Ceremony Begin?
The Oscars ceremony will kick off on Sunday, March 10, 2024, and will air between 7:00 PM ET / 4 PM PT and 10:00 PM ET / 7 PM PT.
Where Can I Watch the Oscars?
If you have cable or satellite, you can watch the Oscars on your local ABC station. You can also stream the Oscars on ABC's website or app by logging in with your TV provider.
Without cable, you can catch the Oscars with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream. If you are outside the US, you can check this list for networks broadcasting the Oscars by country.
Who is Hosting the Oscars?
Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting this year's Oscars, marking his second consecutive year. This is his fourth time as a host, as he also led the ceremony in 2017 and 2018.
Several celebrities will also be presenting awards this year. You can expect to see Nicholas Cage, Michelle Yeoh, Octavia Spencer, Al Pacino, Jennifer Lawrence, Zendaya, Matthew McConaughey, Kehlani, Dwayne Johnson, and many others take the stage.
What Are the Nominations This Year?
This year, there are 10 nominations for Best Picture, including Barbie, Oppenheimer, Flower Moon Killers, and Perilous Things. Meanwhile, Bradley Cooper, Paul Giamatti, Cillian Murphy, Lily Gladstone, Carrie Mulligan, and Emma Stone are all contenders for awards in the Best Actor categories.
What Else Can I Watch?
One of the most exciting parts of the Oscars is the performances, and there will be quite a few this year:
- Ryan Gosling and DJ Mark Ronson: "I Only Can" from Barbie
- Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell: "Why Was I Made?" from Barbie
- Becky G: "The Fire Within" from Flamin' Hot
- Scott George and Zmari Ozazh: "Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)" from Flower Moon Killers
- John Baptiste: "It Never Fades" from American Symphony
At the Oscars, the five past winners for Best Actor and Best Actress will introduce the nominees for both categories, similar to the previous format. according to .