96th Academy Awards to Air an Hour Earlier, Followed by 'Abbott Elementary'

The change aims to keep the show within prime time hours on the East Coast, with Jimmy Kimmel returning as host for the fourth time.

The 96th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, March 10, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, an hour earlier than previous years.
The change is aimed at ensuring the show concludes within prime time hours on the East Coast to prevent a dropoff in viewership as the night progresses.
A 30-minute pre-show will precede the Oscars, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Following the Oscars, a new episode of the Emmy-winning comedy series 'Abbott Elementary' will air on ABC.
Jimmy Kimmel will return as the host of the Oscars for the fourth time.