How to Watch Oscars 2025 in New Zealand for Free

Where is Oscars coming in New Zealand? The awards will be available to stream live on your local ABC station via Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, Disney+, AT& TV, and Fubo TV.  

Oscars will air from Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on 2^nd March at 7 pm EDT, 4 pm PDT, and 11 pm GMT.

Kiwis are also invested in the results, and wonder how to watch Oscars 2025 in New Zealand. With Conan O’Brien as a host and Amelia Dimoldenberg as Red Carpet Correspondent for the 97^th Oscars.

But do we get these streaming services in New Zealand?

You can either figure out a way to get HULU in NZ and watch the show with 30-day trial.

Or you can look into getting cord-cutters such as ITVX (UK) and 7Plus (Australia).

To access these services, get a prestigious service like ExpressVPN and change your IP address.

Jets flying over your head?

This guide will explain it all so you can watch the 97^th Oscars live from your home in New Zealand.

How to Watch Oscars 2025 Live on Hulu for Free in New Zealand?

You can watch Oscars 2025 Live on Hulu with a basic plan. If you do not have a plan, you can take advantage of Hulu’s 30-day free trial. Follow these steps and watch Hulu in NZ:

• Subscribe and download a reliable VPN. I recommend ExpressVPN.
• Sign up and proceed to the VPN application. It’s available for PC, tablet, and phone.
• Proceed to Hulu’s website and get the basic plan. Getting Hulu in NZ can be tricky. If cannot figure out how to get Hulu in New Zealand, check this blog.
• Once signed in, you can now watch Oscars 2025 live online in New Zealand.

How to Watch Oscars 2025 Live in New Zealand for Free Using ITVX?

ITVX is a free-to-use streaming service in the UK. Don’t worry Kiwis, it’s sorted. Follow these steps to watch the Oscars 2025 in New Zealand:

• Subscribe to ExpressVPN and log in.
• Connect to UK servers and look for the ITVX website.
• Sign up for the free account on ITVX.
• Now you can stream Oscars 2025 live in New Zealand for free.

How to Watch Oscars Live in New Zealand for Free Using 7Plus?

7Plus is a free-to-use streaming service in Australia. If you get access to Australia from New Zealand, you can watch the awards live. Follow these steps to watch the Oscars in New Zealand:

• Subscribe to ExpressVPN and log in.
• Connect to Australia servers and look for 7Plus website.
• Sign up for the free account on 7Plus.
• Now you can stream Oscars live in New Zealand for free.

Where Else Can I Watch Academy Awards Live Online in New Zealand?

The 97^th Oscars will broadcast live on ABC. You can stream ABC if you have HULU+ LIVE TV.

Other services where you can watch the Oscars 2025 live are:

While these services have subscription plans, you cannot watch these services without a VPN in New Zealand.  

Who Will Host the 97^th Oscar?

It will be a refreshing change with Conan O’Brien hosting the show. Previously, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Martin, Jimmy Kimmel, and Ellen DeGeneres have hosted the show.  

What Time Will Oscars 2025 Start?     

The show will begin at 7 pm EDT, 4 pm PDT, and 11 pm from Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles on 2^nd March.

Oscars 2025 Nominations

Actor in a Leading Role

• Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
• Timothee Chalamet for A Complete Unknown
• Colman Domingo for Sing Sing
• Ralph Fiennes for Conclave
• Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice

Actor in a Supporting Role

• Guy Pearce for The Brutalist
• Edward Norton for A Complete Unknown
• Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice
• Yura Borisov for Anora
• Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain

Actress in a Leading Role

• Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
• Karla Sofia Gascon for Emilia Pérez
• Mikey Madison for Anora
• Demi Moore for The Substance
• Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here

Actress in a Supporting Role

• Ariana Grande for Wicked
• Zoe Saldana for Emilia Pérez
• Felicity Jones for The Brutalist
• Monica Barbaro for A Complete Unknown
• Isabella Rossellini for Conclave

Animated Feature Film

• Gints Zilbalodis, Matiss Kaza, Ron Dyens, and Gregory Zalcman for Flow
• Kelsey Mann and Mark Nielsen for Inside Out 2
• Adam Elliot and Liz Kearney for Memoir of Snail
• Nick Park, Merlin Crossingham and Richard Beek for Wallace & Gormit: Vengeance Most Fowl
• Chris Sanders and Jeff Hermann for The Wild Robot

Best Directing

• Sean Baker for Anora
• Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
• James Mangold for A Complete Unknown
• Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez
• Coralie Fargeat for The Substance

Best Picture

• Anora
• The Brutalist
• A Complete Unknown
• Conclave
• Dune: Part Two
• Emilia Pérez
• I’m Still Here
• Nickle Boys
• The Substance
• Wicked

Documentary Feature Film

• Black Box Diaries
• No Other Land
• Porcelain War
• Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat
• Sugarcane

International Feature Film

• I am Still Here – Brazil
• The Girl with the Needle – Denmark
• Emilia Pérez – France
• The Seed of the Sacred Fig – Germany
• Flow – Latvia  

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I stream Oscars 2025 in New Zealand?

The 97^th Oscar will air live on ABC via Hulu + Live TV. In New Zealand, you can stream the awards using cord-cutters like ITVX and 7Plus for free with the help of the VPN.

Where can I watch Oscars 2025 for free in New Zealand?

While the awards will officially air on Disney+ in New Zealand, you would need a subscription. But if you use a reliable VPN like ExpressVPN, you can watch Oscars 2025 for free on ITVX and 7Plus.    

Who is hosting the Oscars 2025?

Conan O’Brien will be watching Oscar 2025. This is his first time hosting the Oscars. However, he had hosted Emmy’s in 2002 and 2006.

What time does the Oscars 2025 start?

The event will start at 7 pm EDT, 4 pm PDT, and 11 pm GMT.

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