Hollywood’s biggest night is back. The 97th Academy Awards will take place on March 2 (March 3 Philippine time) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Filipino movie fans able to catch all the action live—from the red carpet arrivals to the awarding of this year’s top honors.
How to Watch the 2025 Oscars Ceremony in the Philippines
The Oscars will be streamed live in the Philippines on Disney+ on Monday, March 3. The coverage starts with the pre-show at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Oscars main ceremony at 8 a.m. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the event will feature top contenders across various categories and notable moments from the industry’s biggest names.
This year’s Best Picture nominees include a mix of critically acclaimed films from different genres. Among them is Emilia Perez, a Spanish-language crime musical that earned the most nominations this year. The Brutalist, starring Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce, is a historical drama about an architect’s journey after fleeing the Holocaust.
Meanwhile, Anora, Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or-winning drama, follows a young sex worker in Brooklyn whose life takes an unexpected turn. A Complete Unknown brings Bob Dylan’s early years to life, with Timothée Chalamet portraying the iconic musician.
Sci-fi fans have Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve’s visually striking sequel, while I'm Still Here recounts Eunice Paiva’s fight to uncover the truth behind her husband’s disappearance in Brazil. Conclave pulls viewers into the Vatican’s secretive papal election, where a cardinal uncovers hidden truths amid a high-stakes power struggle.
Nickel Boys follows Elwood Curtis, a Black teen sentenced to a brutal reform school in the Jim Crow South, where he clings to hope while forging a critical friendship. In The Substance, a fading actress desperate for youth injects a mysterious serum—only to face terrifying consequences.
Rounding out the nominees is Wicked, the long-awaited film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, which explores the deep yet complicated friendship between Elphaba and Glinda as they navigate the world of The Wizard of Oz.
For those planning to tune in, a subscription to Disney+ is required to access the livestream.
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