The Academy Awards will take place on Sunday to honor some of the most celebrated films and performances of the past year. As Hollywood prepares for its biggest awards night, here’s a breakdown of the key details, including the nominees, surprises, predictions, and how to watch the show live:
When and at what time are the Oscars 2025?
The 97th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony begins at 4 PM PST (midnight GMT), with official red carpet coverage starting at 3:30 PM PST (23:30 GMT).
Who is hosting the Academy Awards?
This year’s Oscars will be hosted by comedian and former late-night show host Conan O’Brien, marking his first time as emcee for the event.
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Who is presenting and performing at the Oscars?
Numerous stars will present awards at this year’s Oscars, including last year’s winners Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. They will be joined by celebrities such as Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Willem Dafoe, Selena Gomez, Ben Stiller, and Oprah Winfrey.
Nick Offerman, known for his role in Parks and Recreation, will serve as this year’s show announcer. Performers include Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande (Wicked), Doja Cat, Blackpink’s Lisa, Queen Latifah, British singer Raye, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
What movies have the most nominations?
The Spanish-language musical Emilia Perez leads with 13 nominations, setting a record for the most nominations for a non-English-language film in Oscars history. The film is a musical crime drama about a Mexican cartel leader who undergoes gender transition to escape their past.
Close behind with 10 nominations each are The Brutalist, a drama about an architect chasing the American dream after surviving the Holocaust, and Wicked, which tells the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba Thropp in WICKED. Nominated for Actress in a Leading Role at the 97th Oscars.
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What are the best picture nominees?
The 10 nominees for best picture are:
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Perez
- I’m Still Here
- Nickel Boys
- The Substance
- Wicked
Who are the nominees for best director?
- Sean Baker for Anora
- Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
- Luca Guadagnino for A Complete Unknown
- Jacques Audiard for Emilia Perez
- Denis Villeneuve for Dune: Part Two
Who are the nominees for best actor?
- Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
- Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo for Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes for Conclave
- Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice
Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump in THE APPRENTICE. Nominated for Actor in a Leading Role at the 97th Oscars.
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Who are the nominees for best actress?
- Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Perez
- Mikey Madison for Anora
- Demi Moore for The Substance
- Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here
What are the biggest surprises and snubs?
This year’s nominations include groundbreaking inclusions and notable omissions.
The Palestinian-Israeli documentary No Other Land, directed by Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham, is the only film by an Arab filmmaker nominated for this year’s Oscars. It explores the starkly different realities of the two directors’ lives under Israeli and Palestinian laws.
Karla Sofía Gascón’s nomination for best actress in Emilia Perez marks a historic moment as the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Oscar. However, her past controversial social media posts have sparked backlash.
Selena Gomez, nominated for best supporting actress at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs for her role in Emilia Perez, was snubbed at the Oscars. Nicole Kidman (Babygirl), Angelina Jolie (Maria), and Denzel Washington (Gladiator II) were also overlooked.
“There cannot be coexistence if one side does not have existence.”
In their Oscar-nominated film, "No Other Land," a coalition of Palestinian and Israeli directors document Israel’s decades-long effort to expel Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/71vxilqEcE
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How can you watch the Oscars 2025?
Viewers in the United States can watch the Oscars live on ABC. For streaming, the ceremony will be available on Hulu Live TV and YouTube TV.
What are the predictions for the winners?
Early predictions suggest Anora, a film about a Brooklyn stripper who marries a Russian oligarch’s son, is a strong contender for best picture, with Sean Baker favored for best director. Conclave, a thriller about Vatican power struggles, has also gained momentum, particularly amid concerns over Pope Francis’s health.
In the acting categories, Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) and Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown) are frontrunners for best actor, while Demi Moore (The Substance) leads the race for best actress, alongside Mikey Madison (Anora) and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here).
Demi Moore (Best Actress nominee for THE SUBSTANCE) attends the 97th Oscars Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
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