Get ready for a star-studded evening as the 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2024, takes center stage on Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel returns to host the show for the fourth time, tying him with Whoopi Goldberg and Jack Lemmon. The event will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed on ABC.com, ABC’s app, and Hulu.
Leading the nominations is Christopher Nolan’s biopic Oppenheimer with an impressive 13 nods, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Close behind are Yorgos Lanthimos’s Poor Things with 11 nominations and Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon with 10.
Despite missing out on nominations for Best Director and Best Actress, the summer blockbuster Barbie still managed to secure eight nominations, including Best Song for “I’m Just Ken.”
A dazzling array of presenters will grace the stage, including Mahershala Ali, Bad Bunny, Nicolas Cage, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser, Chris Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Jessica Lange, Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew McConaughey, Kate McKinnon, Rita Moreno, John Mulaney, Lupita Nyong’o, Catherine O’Hara, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ke Huy Quan, Sam Rockwell, Octavia Spencer, Michelle Yeoh, Ramy Youssef, and Zendaya.
The evening will also feature captivating musical performances:
- Becky G: “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot
- Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson: “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie
- Jon Batiste: “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony
- Scott George and the Osage Singers: “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon
- Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell: “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie
While the upcoming presidential election might be a topic for host Jimmy Kimmel, he doesn’t plan to strike a very political tone, stating that it’s not the primary focus of the Oscars.
When and Where to Watch
Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 10, as the 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2024, will captivate audiences worldwide. The star-studded event kicks off at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with multiple ways for you to join in on the excitement. Tune in to ABC for the live broadcast, or stream the show on ABC.com, ABC’s app, or Hulu. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel returns as the host for the fourth time, promising an evening filled with laughter, unforgettable moments, and a celebration of the best in film.
Final Words
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of glitz, glamour, and celebration as the biggest names in Hollywood gather to honor the best in film. Tune in to the Oscars 2024 on Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC or stream it live on ABC.com, ABC’s app, and Hulu.
