Here’s how to watch, which stars will be there, and what to expect.
Theawards seasonthat never ends has finally all come down to this.
TheOscarsare fast approaching, and they promise to be one for the books, for better or for worse.

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Will Riz Ahmed become thefirst Muslim man to win Best Actor?
Will Anthony Hopkins become theoldest Best Actor winner ever?
For just the second time in Oscars history, will awoman win Best Director?
When are this year’s Oscars?
The ceremony will be televised live onABCat 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Where are they being held?
Is there a pre-show?
For the first time ever, there will be an official pre- and post-show to the Oscars.
The show will also feature a special appearance by DJ Tara.
The special will air starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, April 25.
Will it be in person or mostly virtual?
The Oscars are taking a different tack than theGolden GlobesorEmmys.
“There will not be an option to Zoom in for the show,” the letter reads.
How do I watch the 2021 Oscars?
Once you’ve signed in, watch atabc.com/watch-liveor select “live TV” in the ABC app.
Stay tuned for more info on how to watch the Oscars if you don’t have cable.
Who is hosting the Oscars?
Who will be there?
Who is nominated?
What else should I know?
This article will be updated as more news is announced.