The Academy Awards, set to take place this Sunday, will honor some of the most celebrated films and performances of the past year.
As Hollywood prepares for its grandest awards night, we delve into the essential details, including the nominees, biggest surprises, predictions, and how to watch the live show:
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 (midnight GMT), with official red carpet coverage starting at 3:30 PM (23:30 GMT).
Who is hosting the Academy Awards?
Comedian and former late-night show host Conan O’Brien will take the helm as this year’s Oscars host, marking his debut in this role.
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Who is presenting and performing at the Oscars?
This year’s Oscars will feature numerous stars presenting awards. Last year’s winners, including Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, will return to hand out the golden statuettes.
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, best known for his role in the sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” will serve as this year’s show announcer.
Performances will include Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, co-stars of “Wicked,” along with American rapper Doja Cat, Thai singer Lisa from Blackpink, Queen Latifah, British singer Raye, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
What movies have the most nominations?
Leading the pack is the Spanish-language musical “Emilia Perez” with 13 nominations, setting a record for the most nods for a non-English-language film in Oscars history.
“Emilia Perez” is a musical crime drama about a Mexican cartel leader who undergoes a gender transition to escape their past.
Close behind with 10 nominations each are “The Brutalist,” a drama about an architect pursuing the American dream after surviving the Holocaust, and “Wicked,” 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 best picture category includes 10 films:
- 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
- Timothee 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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