Overview

• The Oscars ceremony will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET, marking the first time the event is available on both platforms simultaneously.
• Netflix’s 'Emilia Pérez' leads with 13 nominations, but its awards campaign has been impacted by controversy surrounding star Karla Sofía Gascón's past social media posts.
• Best Picture remains a close race with 'Anora,' 'The Brutalist,' and 'Conclave' emerging as top contenders following an unpredictable awards season.
• Demi Moore ('The Substance') and Timothée Chalamet ('A Complete Unknown') are among the leading acting nominees, with several categories considered too close to call.
• Performances by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and a tribute to Quincy Jones are planned, alongside presentations by stars like Emma Stone and Robert Downey Jr.