How to watch Sunday’s Oscar ceremony, pre-shows and Red Carpet arrivals
The 94th Academy Awards ceremony takes place this Sunday, March 27, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Jane Campion’s western drama “The Power of the Dog” leads nominations this year with 12, and “Dune” follows with 10.
North Carolina native Ariana DeBose is nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for her portrayal of Anita in Steven Spielberg’s 2021 remake of “West Side Story.” That movie has seven nominations, including Best Picture and Best Directing.
A few more things to know about Sunday’s show:
Who are the hosts? The ceremony has been host-less since 2018 (Jimmy Kimmel hosted then). This year, hosts have returned: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes.
How long does it last? Producers are attempting to keep the show to three hours this year (good luck!), mostly by eliminating eight categories (including film editing, original score, hair & makeup) from the live telecast. (Jessica Chastain, the Best Actress nominee for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye,” has said she may skip the Red Carpet so that she can be with her movie’s hair and makeup team during their off-camera ceremony.)
Any “firsts” to watch for? There are a number of important “firsts” that could take place Sunday. For starters, Ariana DeBose is already the first openly queer woman of color to be nominated in an acting category. She is also the first Afro-Latina to be nominated for an Academy Award for acting. If DeBose wins, she could become the first openly gay or queer woman to win an acting Oscar. But Kristen Stewart, nominated for Best Actress for “Spencer,” could also become the first out woman to win an acting Oscar — if she wins and her award is announced before DeBose’s category. (Stewart is considered a long-shot, and DeBose is said to have better odds). Also tonight, if Will Smith wins for “King Richard,” it will be his first Oscar.
Now, here’s how to watch everything.
How to watch Oscar pre-shows and Red Carpet arrivals
ABC will have two specials leading up to the main show:
- “On the Red Carpet Live! Countdown to the Oscars” pre-show at 1 p.m. (also on the streaming site abc.com)
- “Oscars Red Carpet Show” at 6:30 p.m.
E! network will also have two pre-Oscar specials:
- “Brunch at the Oscars” pre-show at 2 p.m.
- “E! Live from the Red Carpet” at 5 p.m.
E! will also have coverage after the show starting at 11:30 p.m.
Vanity Fair livestream: vanityfair.com and Twitter will have red-carpet arrivals and interviews.
How to watch the Oscars ceremony
▪ Watch on your good old-fashioned television set on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.
▪ Stream at abc.com or on the ABC app, but you’ll need your cable/satellite/streaming service log-in info to access it.
▪ Stream on providers that offer “live TV” option, such as Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV.
How to watch the Vanity Fair Oscar party
After the awards, watch the stars celebrate in this livestreamed party, which will start immediately after the Oscars show ends (approximately 11 p.m., ET). Catt Sadler and Phoebe Robinson host.
Watch live on vanityfair.com and Twitter (@VanityFair).
This story was originally published March 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM with the headline "How to watch Sunday’s Oscar ceremony, pre-shows and Red Carpet arrivals."
