Oscars 2023: How to Watch the Ceremony

Oscars 2023: The 2022 Oscars marked a significant milestone. CODA, a life-affirming film released by Apple TV+, won Best Picture, making it the first streaming service film to achieve this feat. Troy Kotsur, the film’s spirited star, became the first deaf man to win an acting Oscar, and Ariana DeBose from West Side Story, became the first openly queer woman of color to receive the Best Supporting Actress award. In addition, Will Smith’s involvement in a jaw-dropping viral moment before winning Best Actor made it an unforgettable event. With all these historic achievements, it begs the question: what can we expect from the 2023 ceremony? Here’s everything we know so far.

When will the Oscars 2023 take place?

The 95th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

How can I watch the Oscars 2023?

The Oscars ceremony will air live on ABC from 8:00pm ET, as well as on streaming services including Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, and FuboTV. For red carpet arrivals, tune in to E! at 5:00pm Eastern.

Where will the Oscars 2023 be held?

In 2021, as a result of the pandemic, the ceremony was held at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to allow room for physically distanced seating. Then, last year, it returned to its home since 2002: the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center. The 2023 event will be held in the same space, though the venue has since been renamed Ovation Hollywood.

Who will host the Oscars 2023?

Following three years of hostless ceremonies, Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes took on hosting duties for the 2022 Oscars. However, their performance yielded mixed results. The baton will now be passed back to Jimmy Kimmel, who previously hosted the awards in 2017 and 2018. It was during his first hosting stint that a mix-up occurred when Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway mistakenly announced La La Land as the Best Picture winner instead of Moonlight, which rightfully won. Kimmel, a comedian and talk show host, will undoubtedly be determined to avoid any similar mishaps in the future. In a statement released on November 7, 2022, Kimmel jokingly remarked, “Being invited to host the Oscars for a third time is either a great honor or a trap. Either way, I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so quickly after everyone good said no.”

Who will perform at the Oscars 2023?

CNN confirmed on February 23 that Rihanna would perform “Lift Me Up” from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at the Oscars following her Super Bowl halftime show. In addition to Rihanna’s performance, three other nominated songs would be performed: “Applause” from Tell It like a Woman, “Naatu Naatu” from RRR, and “This Is a Life” from Everything Everywhere All at Once. Unfortunately, the song “Hold My Hand” from Top Gun: Maverick will not be performed live. Lady Gaga informed producers that she wouldn’t have time to prepare for the musical number since she’s shooting the Warner Bros’ DC sequel Joker: Folie à Deux with Joaquin Phoenix, as reported by Variety.

Who will present at the 2023 Oscars?

On Sunday night, a star-studded lineup of presenters will grace the stage, including Halle Berry, Paul Dano, Cara Delevingne, Harrison Ford, Mindy Kaling, Eva Longoria, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kate Hudson, Andie MacDowell, Elizabeth Olsen, Pedro Pascal, John Travolta, Dwayne Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Jonathan Majors, Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Halle Bailey, Antonio Banderas, Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Chastain, John Cho, Hugh Grant, Danai Gurira, Salma Hayek Pinault, Nicole Kidman, Sigourney Weaver, Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael B. Jordan, Troy Kotsur, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña, and Donnie Yen.

What will the 2023 Oscars ceremony look like?

While the format and schedule of the ceremony remain unknown, it was reported by Variety on November 29 that all 23 categories will be included in the 2023 live telecast, in contrast to the 2022 ceremony where eight categories were presented off-air. This news was confirmed by Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who emphasized the Academy’s commitment to celebrate all components of moviemaking in an entertaining and engaging way.

In addition, Kramer hinted at a show that reflects the Academy’s legacy while looking to the future, saying, “Our anniversary, the 95th Oscars, is extremely important to us…I think we are able to celebrate our legacy while bringing the Academy into the future and the show will reflect that.”

Who is nominated for an Oscar in 2023?

The 2023 Oscar nominations were unveiled on January 24. See the full list here.