We're coming to the end of awards season, with the Oscars being seen as something of a grand final after a long stretch of red carpets, trophies and acceptance speeches. 

The 96th edition of the Academy Awards follows a glut of films released after actor and writer strikes effectively halted the industry. 

Here's what you need to know about the 2024 Oscars.

When are the Oscars?

For those of us in Australia, it'll be tomorrow morning. 

Here are the starting times depending on what state you're in:

• 10am AEDT: ACT, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria 
• 10:30am ACDT: South Australia
• 9am AEST: Queensland
• 9:30am ACST: Northern Territory
• 7am AWST: Western Australia

It's being held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, in the United States — where it will be Sunday night.

How can I watch the Oscars in Australia?

Channel Seven will broadcast the Oscars on free-to-air TV and its streaming platform, 7Plus, in Australia.

It'll kick off with televised coverage of the red carpet arrivals at 9:30am AEDT, before the ceremony starts at 10am AEDT.

And we'll be blogging the whole thing tomorrow morning here on the ABC News website.

Which films are nominated for Best Picture?

The most talked-about awards are Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Director.

But the Best Picture award is the big one.

Ten films will battle it out for Best Picture this year. They are:

• American Fiction
• Anatomy of a Fall
• Barbie
• The Holdovers
• Killers of the Flower Moon
• Maestro
• Oppenheimer
• Past Lives
• Poor Things
• The Zone of Interest

Who are the Australians up for awards?

• Nicky Bentham: Short Film (Live action) — The After
• Sara McFarlane: Short Film (Live action) — Red, White and Blue 
• Tony McNamara: Adapted Screenplay — Poor Things 
• Margot Robbie: Best Picture — Barbie

Despite starring in the film, Robbie isn't nominated for her acting in Barbie, but for her work as a producer.