Oscars 2021 Live Streaming: Where to watch and stream the virtual 93rd Academy Awards ceremony

This year, a record number of nominated films are available to watch on streaming media before the stars hit the (virtual) red carpet

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April 25, 2021 / 08:29 IST

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The 2021 Academy Awards will finally be handed out on Sunday 8 pm ET (5.30 am IST on April 26) after a two-month COVID-19 pandemic delay.

This year, a record number of nominated films are available to watch on streaming media before the stars hit the (virtual) red carpet.

With details of 30 best Hollywood's top awards set to be announced on Sunday, the local ABC affiliate will carry the ceremony live on on April 25 at 8 pm ET (5.30 am IST on April 26). However, the this year’s red carpet festivities for 93rd Academy Awards will reportedly be kicked off at 6:30 pm ET (4.30 am IST on Monday).

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Among the movies that have been nominated for the top Hollywood awards include The Father, Judas and the Black Messiah, Mank, Minari, Nomadland, Promising Young Woman, Sound of Metal and The Trial of the Chicago 7.

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Oscars 2021 Live Streaming: Where to watch and stream the virtual 93rd Academy Awards ceremony

This year, a record number of nominated films are available to watch on streaming media before the stars hit the (virtual) red carpet

Oscar Awards. | Representative image (PC-Reuters)

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