Where to watch the Oscars 2024 online

Last updated: December 6, 2024

The 2024 Oscars are nearly upon us! The upcoming 96th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, March 10, 2024, on ABC to honor the biggest movies and the brightest film stars of the past year. Tune in and root for your favorites with our guide on streaming the full ceremony live!

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Where to watch the Oscars 2024 online in the U.S.

Watch the Oscars with ExpressVPN to bypass throttling restrictions on your network—including schools and offices—and securely stream the show in blazing-fast HD from anywhere. Here are all the ways to watch the series online!

ABC

Price: Free
Free trial: None

ABC is free over the air in the U.S. If you have cable, you can easily stream the 2024 Oscars ceremony live via the ABC website or at Oscars.org. You will need to sign in with your TV provider, though. American fans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a U.S. server location.

Hulu

Price: From 8 USD/month
Free trial: Seven-day free trial (Regular Hulu only)

Hulu offers a few ways to stream the Oscars. Hulu + Live TV subscribers can livestream the event on the service and on-demand after it concludes, while regular Hulu subscribers can stream it on demand. You may have to supply a valid U.S. ZIP code (e.g., 30301 or 11222) and credit card to sign up for Hulu. 

Oscar-nominated movies like The Creator and Flamin’ Hot stream on Hulu, too. American fans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a U.S. server location.

YouTube TV

Price: From 73 USD/month
Free trial: 14-day free trial 

YouTube TV carries ABC, so you can watch the Oscars 2024 live as it airs. Note that the show will not be available for on-demand viewing on the service. If you’re new to YouTube TV, be sure to take advantage of their generous free trial. You may need to supply a valid U.S. ZIP code (e.g., 30301 or 11222) when signing up, though. American fans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a U.S. server location.

Fubo

Price: From 75 USD/month
Free trial: Seven-day free trial

Cord-cutter Fubo carries ABC, too, making it another great choice to watch the Oscars 2024 as it airs live. Note that the show will not be available for on-demand viewing on the service. You may need to supply a valid U.S. ZIP code (e.g., 30301 or 11222) to sign up for the service. American fans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a U.S. server location.

DirecTV Stream

Price: From 75 USD/month
Free trial: Five-day free trial

DirecTV Stream is another great way to livestream the Oscars 2024. The ceremony will stream live on the streamer at the same time it airs on ABC. You may need to provide a valid U.S. address and credit card when signing up. Americans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a U.S. server location.

Where to watch the Oscars 2024 online in the UK

ITVX

Price: Free
Free trial: None

ITV will be broadcasting the event and streaming it on ITVX  in the UK, which makes it a great way for Brits to catch the Oscars 2024 for free. You’ll need to provide a valid UK postal code (e.g. LL32 8PR, NN3 2BZ) when signing up for an account. Brits watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a UK server location.

Where to watch the Oscars 2024 online in Canada

CTV

Price: Free
Free trial: None

CTV will broadcast and livestream the Oscars 2024 in Canada. Canadians can stream the Oscars for free on CTV’s website. If you’re in Canada and watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a Canadian server location.

Where to watch the Oscars 2024 online in Australia

7plus 

Price: Free
Free trial: None

Channel 7 will broadcast the Oscars 2024 in Australia, and Aussies who want to stream it live can do so for free on 7plus. You will need to create a free 7plus account to access the livestream. Aussie fans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select an Australian server location.

Where to watch the Oscars 2024 online in Europe

RTÉ Player 

Price: Free
Free trial: None

Ireland’s RTÉ Player will be livestreaming the 2024 Oscars. The service is free, and you do not need to create an account to stream on it. Irish fans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select an Irish server location for the best streaming experience.

ProSieben 

Price: Free
Free trial: None

German broadcaster ProSieben will be airing the ceremony live and on its free online streaming service. You’ll need to create a free ProSieben account to access its library of content and to watch the 2024 Oscars ceremony. Note that the stream may not be in English. German fans watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a German server location.

Movistar Plus+

Price: From 14 EUR/month
Free trial: None

Spain’s Movistar Plus+ is a great option for Spaniards looking to livestream the Oscars 2024 online. Spaniards watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a Spanish server location for the best streaming experience.

GoPlay

Price: Free
Free trial: None

Belgium’s Play6 will broadcast the Oscars 2024 and stream it free online on its GoPlay streaming service. You will need to create a free account to stream the show on GoPlay. Note that the stream on GoPlay may not be in English. Belgians watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a server location in Belgium for the best streaming experience.

Where to watch the Oscars 2024 online in Asia

WOWOW

Price: From 2300 JPY/month
Free trial: None

Livestream the Oscars 2024 in Japan on the streaming service WOWOW. Japanese viewers watching with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a Japan server location for the best streaming experience.

Disney+ Hotstar

Price: From Rs. 299/month
Free trial: None

If you’re in India or Indonesia, you can livestream the Oscars 2024 on Disney Plus Hotstar. If you’re streaming the Oscars on Disney Plus Hotstar with ExpressVPN, be sure to select a server location from where you’re from for the best experience.

How to watch the Oscars 2024 for free

You’re in luck! There are a number of options to livestream the Oscars 2024 for free; here are the best ones:•

• • ITVX: Brits can stream the Oscars 2024 for free on ITVX. Simply create a free ITVX account, connect to a UK server location, and start streaming!
• • CTV: The best choice for Canadians to stream the Oscars 2024 for free. Simply connect to a Canadian server location for the best experience, and start streaming!
• • 7plus: Down under? Catch the Oscars for free on 7Plus by connecting to an Australian server location.
• • RTÉ Player: Ireland’s RTÉ Player will stream the Oscars 2024 for free, and you don’t need an account to access the stream. Simply connect to an Irish server location for the best experience, and start streaming!
• • ProSieben: Germans can watch the Oscars 2024 online on ProSieben for free. Just connect to a German server location to start streaming.

Traveling and worried you won’t be able to access these services back home? Don’t fret! Simply connect to a server location from your home country to access your favorite streamer. For example, Brits who are traveling can watch the Oscars 2024 for free on ITVX by connecting to a UK server location.

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When are the Oscars 2024

The Oscars 2024 are taking place on March 10, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET.

Who is hosting the Oscars 2024?

Hosting the Oscars yet another year is comedian and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. This will be the fourth time he has hosted the ceremony.

The complete list of Oscars 2024 nominations

Best Picture

• “American Fiction,” Ben LeClair, Nikos Karamigios, Cord Jefferson and Jermaine Johnson, producers
• “Anatomy of a Fall,” Marie-Ange Luciani and David Thion, producers
• “Barbie,” David Heyman, Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, producers
• “The Holdovers,” Mark Johnson, producer
• “Killers of the Flower Moon,” Dan Friedkin, Bradley Thomas, Martin Scorsese and Daniel Lupi, producers
• “Maestro,” Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg, Fred Berner, Amy Durning and Kristie Macosko Krieger, producers
• “Oppenheimer,” Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan, producers (WINNER)
• “Past Lives,” David Hinojosa, Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, producers
• “Poor Things,” Ed Guiney, Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone, producers
• “The Zone of Interest,” James Wilson, producer

Best Director 

• Justine Triet — “Anatomy of a Fall”  
• Martin Scorsese — “Killers of the Flower Moon”  
• Christopher Nolan — “Oppenheimer” (WINNER) 
• Yorgos Lanthimos — “Poor Things” 
• Jonathan Glazer — “The Zone of Interest”  

Actor in a Leading Role 

• Bradley Cooper — “Maestro”  
• Colman Domingo — “Rustin” 
• Paul Giamatti — “The Holdovers”  
• Cillian Murphy — “Oppenheimer” (WINNER) 
• Jeffrey Wright — “American Fiction”  

Actress in a Leading Role 

• Annette Bening — “Nyad”  
• Lily Gladstone — “Killers of the Flower Moon”  
• Sandra Hüller — “Anatomy of a Fall”  
• Carey Mulligan — “Maestro” 
• Emma Stone — “Poor Things” (WINNER)  

Actor in a Supporting Role

• Sterling K. Brown — “American Fiction”  
• Robert De Niro – “Killers of the Flower Moon”  
• Robert Downey Jr. — “Oppenheimer” (WINNER)
• Ryan Gosling — “Barbie”  
• Mark Ruffalo — “Poor Things”  

Actress in a Supporting Role 

• Emily Blunt — “Oppenheimer”  
• Danielle Brooks — “The Color Purple”  
• America Ferrera – “Barbie”
• Jodie Foster — “Nyad”  
• Da’Vine Joy Randolph — “The Holdovers” (WINNER)

Adapted Screenplay

• “American Fiction,” written for the screen by Cord Jefferson (WINNER)
• “Barbie,” written by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach
• “Oppenheimer,” written for the screen by Christopher Nolan
• “Poor Things,” screenplay by Tony McNamara
• “The Zone of Interest,” written by Jonathan Glazer

Original Screenplay

• “Anatomy of a Fall,” screenplay by Justine Triet and Arthur Harari (WINNER)
• “The Holdovers,” written by David Hemingson
• “Maestro,” written by Bradley Cooper and Josh Singer
• “May December,” screenplay by Samy Burch; story by Samy Burch and Alex Mechanik
• “Past Lives,” written by Celine Song

Cinematography 

• “El Conde” – Edward Lachman
• “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Rodrigo Prieto
• “Maestro” – Matthew Libatique
• “Oppenheimer” – Hoyte van Hoytema (WINNER)
• “Poor Things” – Robbie Ryan

Original Song 

• “The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot,” music and lyric by Diane Warren
• “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie,” music and lyric by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
• “It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony,” music and lyric by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson
• “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon,” music and lyric by Scott George
• “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” music and lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell (WINNER)

Costume Design 

• “Barbie” – Jacqueline Durran
• “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Jacqueline West
• “Napoleon” – Janty Yates and Dave Crossman
• “Oppenheimer” – Ellen Mirojnick
• “Poor Things” – Holly Waddington (WINNER)

Sound

• “The Creator,” Ian Voigt, Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic
• “Maestro,” Steven A. Morrow, Richard King, Jason Ruder, Tom Ozanich and Dean Zupancic
• “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” Chris Munro, James H. Mather, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor
• “Oppenheimer,” Willie Burton, Richard King, Gary A. Rizzo and Kevin O’Connell
• “The Zone of Interest,” Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn (WINNER)

Original Score 

• “American Fiction” – Laura Karpman
• “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” John Williams
• “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Robbie Robertson
• “Oppenheimer” – Ludwig Göransson (WINNER)
• “Poor Things” – Jerskin Fendrix

Live Action Short Film

• “The After,” Misan Harriman and Nicky Bentham
• “Invincible,” Vincent René-Lortie and Samuel Caron
• “Knight of Fortune,” Lasse Lyskjær Noer and Christian Norlyk
• “Red, White and Blue,” Nazrin Choudhury and Sara McFarlane
• “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” Wes Anderson and Steven Rales (WINNER)

Animated Short Film 

• “Letter to a Pig,” Tal Kantor and Amit R. Gicelter
• “Ninety-Five Senses,” Jerusha Hess and Jared Hess
• “Our Uniform,” Yegane Moghaddam
• “Pachyderme,” Stéphanie Clément and Marc Rius
• “War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko,” Dave Mullins and Brad Booker (WINNER)

Documentary Feature Film 

• “Bobi Wine: The People’s President,” Moses Bwayo, Christopher Sharp and John Battsek
• “The Eternal Memory”
• “Four Daughters,” Kaouther Ben Hania and Nadim Cheikhrouha
• “To Kill a Tiger,” Nisha Pahuja, Cornelia Principe and David Oppenheim
• “20 Days in Mariupol,” Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner and Raney Aronson-Rath (WINNER)

Documentary Short Film 

• “The ABCs of Book Banning,” Sheila Nevins and Trish Adlesic
• “The Barber of Little Rock,” John Hoffman and Christine Turner
• “Island in Between,” S. Leo Chiang and Jean Tsien
• “The Last Repair Shop,” Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers (WINNER)
• “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó,” Sean Wang and Sam Davis

International Feature Film 

• “Io Capitano” (Italy)  
• “Perfect Days” (Japan)  
• “Society of the Snow” (Spain)  
• “The Teachers’ Lounge” (Germany) 
• “The Zone of Interest” (United Kingdom) (WINNER)

Animated Feature Film 

• “The Boy and the Heron,” Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki (WINNER)
• “Elemental,” Peter Sohn and Denise Ream
• “Nimona,” Nick Bruno, Troy Quane, Karen Ryan and Julie Zackary
• “Robot Dreams,” Pablo Berger, Ibon Cormenzana, Ignasi Estapé and Sandra Tapia Díaz
• “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal

Makeup and Hairstyling 

• “Golda,” Karen Hartley Thomas, Suzi Battersby and Ashra Kelly-Blue
• “Maestro,” Kazu Hiro, Kay Georgiou and Lori McCoy-Bell
• “Oppenheimer,” Luisa Abel
• “Poor Things,” Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier and Josh Weston (WINNER)
• “Society of the Snow,” Ana López-Puigcerver, David Martí and Montse Ribé

Production Design 

• “Barbie,” production design: Sarah Greenwood; set decoration: Katie Spencer
• “Killers of the Flower Moon,” production design: Jack Fisk; set decoration: Adam Willis
• “Napoleon,” production design: Arthur Max; set decoration: Elli Griff
• “Oppenheimer,” production design: Ruth De Jong; set decoration: Claire Kaufman
• “Poor Things,” production design: James Price and Shona Heath; set decoration: Zsuzsa Mihalek (WINNER)

Film Editing

• “Anatomy of a Fall” – Laurent Sénéchal
• “The Holdovers” – Kevin Tent
• “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Thelma Schoonmaker
• “Oppenheimer” – Jennifer Lame (WINNER)
• “Poor Things” – Yorgos Mavropsaridis

Visual Effects

• “The Creator,” Jay Cooper, Ian Comley, Andrew Roberts and Neil Corbould
• “Godzilla Minus One,” Takashi Yamazaki, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Tatsuji Nojima (WINNER)
• “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” Stephane Ceretti, Alexis Wajsbrot, Guy Williams and Theo Bialek
• “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” Alex Wuttke, Simone Coco, Jeff Sutherland and Neil Corbould
• “Napoleon,” Charley Henley, Luc-Ewen Martin-Fenouillet, Simone Coco and Neil Corbould

Read more: Where to watch every 2024 Oscar winning and nominated movie

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