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How to watch the 2022 Oscars: Time, channel and what you need to know

The 2022 Oscars are set to be “more thrilling” than ever before for those planning to watch at home.

The 94th Academy Awards telecast wonā€™t be airing eight ofā™‹ the 23 categories in an attempt to make the ceremony “more thrilling” ā€” and in hopes to repair abysmal ratings from lastšŸŽ year thašŸŒ±t hit an all-time low.

Academy President David Rubin sent out a letter to members in February explaining the change ā€” which has celebs like Jessica Chastain, who feels every category is worth televising, up in arms.

ā€œI will absolutely be present when the makeup category is being called, and if that means Iā€™m not doing press on the red carpet or ABC or whatever it is, then so be it,ā€ the “Eyes of Tammy Faye” star .

The road to this year’s show has had many hurdles beyond the slimmed-down show. The ceremony’s organizers also received backlash after they announced that they willšŸ¬ not require guests toā™Š show proof of vaccination. AttendeeāœØs will only need to show a negative PCR test or a negative rapid antigen test on the day of the show.

A slew of A-listers will be presenting during the telecast, including Sean ā€œDiddyā€ Combs, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Lee CuršŸŒtis, Lady Gaga, Kevin Costner, ZoĆ« Kravitz, Mila Kunis, Lupita Nyongā€™o and many more.

Nominations for the prestigious awards show werešŸ”Æ announced last month and feature some of the best performances of 2021 to close awards season with a bang.

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The Oscars telecast will air live on ABC March 27. WireImage

“The Power of the Dogā€ and ā€œDuneā€ scored 12 and 10 nominations, respectively. ā€œWest Side Storyā€ scored seven nods and there were several couples in the mix who won nominations.  both received nominations for their roles in ā€œThe Power of the Dogā€ while Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz each separately earned nods for ā€œBeing the Ricardosā€ and ā€œParallel MošŸ therš“†s.ā€

“Think Like a Man” and “Girls Trip” filmmaker Will Packer will be producing the telecast.

Whether you’re rooting for your favorite film to win or just tuning in for the laughs, here’s all you need to know about the 2022 Oscars ceremony.

When are the 2022 Oscars?

The show will air live on Sundš’…Œay, March 27, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.

Where are this year’s Oscars taking place?

Stars will gather at Los Angeles, California’s Dolby Theatre on Sunday to host, present, win or lose a coveted golden Oscar.

How can I watch the Oscars on TV?

Viewers can from the comfort of their couch on ABC or on ABC.com with their TV ź¦‡provider login.

Can I stream the Oscars? What if I don’t have cable?

For those fans who would prefer to watch the show on their computeź¦°rs or without cable, theyšŸ„‚ can stream it on Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV and FuboTV.

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Who’s hosting Oscars 2022?

Comedians Wanda Sykes, Regina Hall and Amy Schumer will be gracing the Dolby Theatre stage to emcee the show.

Their hosting duties were announced on “Good Morning America” on Feb. 15.

ā€œWe want peopšŸ€…le to get ready to have a good time. Itā€™s been aš’ˆ” while,ā€ said Hall, Schumer and Sykes in a press statement.

ā€œIā€™m ną½§ot suąµ²re who thought this was a good idea,ā€ Schumer added, ā€œbut I am hosting the Oscars, along with my good friends Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall. I better go watch some movies.ā€

The show hasn’t had a host since 2018 when Jimmy Kimmel was the one who took over the hosting gig.