The 2024 Oscars are just around the corner, promising a star-studded night filled with glitz and glamour. But what if you don’t have cable? Fear not, because there are plenty of ways to stream the event and catch all the action from the comfort of your own home.
The 2024 Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 10, an hour earlier than usual. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time, the awards show will be broadcasted on ABC at 7 p.m. ET. Kimmel has expressed his excitement for the event, stating that he wants to bring both respect and disrespect to the proceedings.
If you’re looking for ways to watch the Oscars without cable, there are several options available. Live TV services like Sling Blue offer the ability to stream the event for a monthly fee of $45 (with a discounted first month price of $23). Sling Blue also includes over 40 channels, perfect for binge-watching your favorite shows after the awards season ends.
Other services that offer 7-day free trials, such as Philo ($25/month after free trial) and Fubo ($80/month after free trial), will also be airing the Oscars. Additionally, Hulu + Live TV ($77/month) and DirecTV Stream ($80+/month) provide access to ABC for cable-free viewing.
But it’s not just the awards themselves that people look forward to – the red carpet is also a major highlight of the night. To catch all the fashion moments and see your favorite stars arrive in style, tune into live coverage on E! starting at 4 p.m. ET. ABC’s pre-show will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET. Both red carpet broadcasts can be streamed using the aforementioned services, including Sling Blue.
As for the nominated films, “Oppenheimer” leads the pack with a total of 13 nominations. It is followed by “Poor Things” with 11 nominations and “Barbie” with eight. The contenders for Best Picture include “American Fiction,” “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” “Poor Things,” and “The Zone of Interest.” For a full list of nominations and to stay updated on who might take home a statuette, be sure to check out the latest news.
So whether you’re a film enthusiast, a fashion lover, or simply someone who enjoys the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, streaming the 2024 Oscars is easier than ever. With various options available, you can join in on the excitement and watch your favorite stars shine on the small screen.
