As the excitement builds for Hollywood's biggest night, The Hollywood Reporter is gearing up to provide an exclusive streaming preshow for the 2025 Oscars. This special event promises to deliver expert analysis, insider predictions, and behind-the-scenes coverage that viewers simply cannot find anywhere else. Titled THR’s Awards Countdown: Oscars Edition, the preshow will take place at the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood.
The streaming event is set to begin at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, the day of the ceremony. Viewers can tune in live as the preshow leads up to the main event, which will be broadcast on ABC starting at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET. This is an opportunity for fans to get the latest insights and predictions right before the awards are handed out, making it a must-watch for any movie enthusiast.
This year, Emilia Pérez has emerged as the frontrunner with an impressive 13 Oscar nominations. Close behind are The Brutalist and Wicked, both of which have garnered 10 nominations each. Other notable films include A Complete Unknown and Conclave, each receiving eight mentions. All five films will compete for the coveted Best Picture award, alongside Anora, Dune: Part Two, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, and The Substance.
In terms of studio recognition, Netflix leads the pack with an astounding 16 nominations. The 2025 Oscars will feature awards presented in 23 categories, including prestigious honors like Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Directing, and Best Cinematography, among others. This wide range of categories ensures that all aspects of filmmaking are celebrated.
The THR’s Awards Countdown: Oscars Edition is hosted and produced by Tiffany Taylor from The Hollywood Reporter. The preshow will feature insights and analysis from a talented team, including executive awards editor Scott Feinberg, senior film editor Rebecca Keegan, film writer Mia Galuppo, artistic and fashion director Alison Edmond, contributor Brande Victorian, and senior staff writer Chris Gardner. Additionally, Tetris Kelly from Billboard will contribute his expertise to the coverage.
This special streaming event is executive produced by Jason Rovou and Lesley Corral, with direction from Harry Buerkle. The program is brought to life by segment producers Neha Joy and Dominoe Ibarra. The talented crew behind the camera includes Buerkle, Jason Bass, and Jean Martin, with edits handled by Bass, Buerkle, Paul Silva, Ben Myers, and Paulo DeMello.
Don’t miss the opportunity to join The Hollywood Reporter for a comprehensive look at the 2025 Oscars. Watch the stream below and stay connected throughout the night to find out which films and actors will take home the prestigious golden trophies.
