Everything to know about the 2025 Oscars: host, nominations and more

the Oscars 2025 It will celebrate and honor the best films and shows of the year, as well as those affected by the crisis Ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles.

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. Although the date of the ceremony remained the same, the Academy's CEO Bill Kramer President of the Academy Janet Yang It's ironic that this year's show may look different after the Los Angeles wildfires affected thousands across the area, including many celebrities.

“We are devastated by the impact of the fires and the devastating loss to so many in our community. The Academy has always been a unifying force within the film industry, and we are committed to standing together in the face of hardship,” Kramer and Yang said in a joint statement on January 13. Oscars voting period.

“In addition, as we want to be sensitive to the infrastructure and housing needs of the area in the next few weeks, it is essential that we make some changes to our event schedule, which we believe will have the support of our industry.” The statement continued. “Our members always share how important it is that we come together as a community, and we are determined to use this opportunity to celebrate our resilient and compassionate industry. We also look forward to honoring the frontline workers who helped fight the fires, recognizing those affected, and encouraging people to join the Academy to support relief efforts.”

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Academy officials ended their letter on an encouraging note, saying, “We will get through this together and bring a sense of healing to our global film community.”

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When is the 2025 Oscars?

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.

Where can I watch the 2025 Oscars?

This year's ceremony will be broadcast live on ABC at 7 p.m. ET. The show will also be available to stream on Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and Fubo TV.

When will the 2025 Oscar nominations be announced?

Rachel Sinnott and Bowen Yang The 2025 Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Thursday, January 23 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Oscar.com, Oscars website And the academy YouTube page and social media profiles.

Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars?

Following in the footsteps of the frequent host Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien I'll make him Hosting the Oscars for the first time. “Americans have been clamoring for it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. “In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars,” the former late-night host joked in a November 2024 statement.

Kramer and Yang added in a statement of their own: “We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien hosting the Academy Awards this year. He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his wonderful sense of humor, love of movies, and experience in live television. Great for connecting with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Academy Awards do best, which is honor the year's great films and filmmakers.

Will the 2025 Oscars be affected by the Los Angeles wildfires?

It is not known whether the Los Angeles wildfires will affect the awards ceremony itself. However, the voting period for members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was extended several times due to the fires. Voting ended on January 17, the date nominations were originally scheduled to be announced.

The Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon was scheduled to take place on Monday, February 10, but was cancelled, while the Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony was postponed from its original date of Tuesday, February 18.

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according to Hollywood Reporterfour members of the academy's 55-person Board of Governors lost their homes to the fires. The organization also reportedly donated $750,000 to the Motion Picture and Television Fund to help those affected by the fires.

How is the Oscars different from other award shows?

While many award awards are voted on by governing bodies, the Academy Awards are voted exclusively by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Unlike the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and Critics' Choice Awards, which honor film and television, the Academy Awards only honor achievements in film.

There will be no musical performances by nominated artists

News broke in January 2025 that Best Original Song would no longer be awarded during the live broadcast. In addition, the nominees will not perform individual songs live.

“The presentation for the Best Original Song category will move away from the live performances and focus on the songwriters,” a letter from the Academy’s CEO and president said. Hollywood Reporter. “We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the bands who bring these songs to life. All this and more will reveal the stories and inspiration behind this year's nominees.