The 93rd Academy Awards will honor the best films of the year – here’s how to watch live to see all the winners

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• The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, honors the best movies of the year.
• The 2021 Oscars will be broadcast tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
• You can watch the Oscars live on ABC via cable, or streaming services like Hulu + Live TV and Fubo TV.

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The 93rd Academy Awards will honor some of the best films from 2020 and early 2021. The ceremony will be broadcast tonight at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch the show live on ABC through cable or any streaming service with access to the channel.

This year’s event has already made history with its nominations. “Minari” actor Steven Yeun is the first Asian-American ever nominated for a best actor Oscar. “Nomadland” director Chloé Zhao is the first woman of color to receive an Oscar nomination for best director. Zhao joins “Promising Young Woman” director Emerald Fennell in the category, making this the first year two women are nominated for the award.

The 2021 Academy Awards will be the third Oscars in a row to be conducted without a host. The show will still feature a number of celebrity presenters, however, including Rita Moreno, Zendaya, Brad Pitt, and Bryan Cranston.

Unlike previous awards shows during the pandemic, most nominees will be attending the Oscars in person rather than virtually, but venues will be set up in London and Paris for nominees outside the US.

How to watch the 2021 Oscars

The 2021 Oscars will be held on April 25 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The show is expected to wrap up around 11 p.m. ET. A pre-show will start at 6:30 p.m. ET.

You can watch the Oscars on ABC via cable, satellite, antenna, or any live streaming service with access to the channel. The show will also be streamed via ABC.com and the ABC app. That said, ABC’s site and app both require you to sign in with an authenticated pay-TV provider.

How to watch the 2021 Oscars on ABC without cable

To watch the 2021 Oscars without cable, you can use one of several live TV streaming services with access to ABC, including Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo TV.

Can I watch the Oscars on Hulu?

You can watch the Oscars on Hulu with a Hulu + Live TV plan for $65 a month. The service offers around 65 channels, including ABC in select markets. You can check to see if ABC is available in your area through Hulu’s website.

Subscribers also get access to all of Hulu’s on-demand movies and shows.

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Can I watch the Oscars on YouTube TV?

You can watch the Oscars on YouTube TV through the live ABC channel. YouTube TV costs $65 a month and features access to around 85 channels, including ABC in select areas. New members can get their first three months for a discounted rate of $55 a month.

You can check YouTube’s website to confirm if ABC is offered in your city.

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Can I watch the Oscars on Fubo TV?

You can stream the Oscars on ABC with a Fubo TV subscription. Fubo TV’s Starter plan includes around 120 channels, and ABC is offered in select areas. The Starter plan costs $65 a month, but you can upgrade to more expensive packages with additional channels.

You can check the FuboTV website to see if ABC is included in your market.

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Can I watch the Oscars on Locast?

Another way to stream the Oscars on ABC is with Locast, a non-profit app that offers free local channels in 31 markets.

Although the streaming service will let you watch the Oscars for free, you’ll have to register for an account and donate at least $5 a month for uninterrupted viewing. Otherwise, a donation request will interrupt your streams every few minutes.

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What movies and performers are nominated for 2021 Oscars?

Eight movies are up for best picture this year, with Netflix’s “Mank” receiving the most nominations (10) of any film at the show.

You can find a full list of 2021 Oscar nominations here, and we’ve compiled all the nominees in the four main categories below: