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The 2025 Oscars will celebrate and honor the year’s top films and performances, as well as those affected by the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires.
The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Though the date of the ceremony has remained the same, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang teased that this year’s show may look different after the L.A. wildfires affected thousands across the region, including many celebrities.
“We are devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by 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 January 13 statement, noting that the Oscars voting period had been extended.
“Additionally, as we want to be sensitive to the infrastructure and lodging needs of the region in these next few weeks, it is imperative that we make some changes to our schedule of events, which we believe will have the support of our industry,” the statement continued. “Our members always share how important it is for us to 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 our frontline workers who have aided with the fires, recognizing those impacted, and encouraging people to join the Academy in supporting the relief efforts.”
The Academy officials ended their message on an uplifting note, stating: “We will get through this together and bring a sense of healing to our global film community.”
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When Are the 2025 Oscars?
(L-R) Cillian Murphy, winner of Lead Actor award for “Oppenheimer, Nicolas Cage, Matthew McConaughey, Brendan Fraser and Forest Whitaker are seen backstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images
The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Where Can I Watch the 2025 Oscars?
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This year’s ceremony will air 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 Oscars Nominations Be Announced?
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Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang will announce the 2025 Oscar nominations live on Thursday, January 23, at 8:30 a.m. ET on Oscar.com, Oscars.org and the Academy’s YouTube page and social media profiles.
Who Is Hosting the 2025 Oscars?
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Following in the footsteps of frequent host Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien will make his Oscars hosting debut. “American demanded 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.
In a statement of their own, Kramer and Yang added: “We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O’Brien host the Oscars this year. He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best — honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year.”
Will the 2025 Oscars Be Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires?
It is unknown whether the L.A. wildfires will impact the awards ceremony itself. However, the voting window for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science members was extended several times due to the fires. Voting ended on January 17, which was the date the nominations were originally scheduled to be announced.
The Oscars Nominees Luncheon was set to take place on Monday, February 10, but was canceled, while The Scientific and Technical Awards was postponed from its original Tuesday, February 18, date.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, four members of the Academy’s 55-person board of the governors lost their homes to the fires. The organization also reportedly donated $750,000 to the Motion Picture & Television Fund to help those affected by the fires.
How Are the Oscars Different From Other Awards Shows?
Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, Sally Field and others are seen backstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Richard Harbaugh/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images
While several awards shows are voted on by governing bodies, the Oscars is exclusively voted on by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. As opposed to the Golden Globes, SAG Awards and Critics Choice Awards, which honor both movies and TV, the Oscars only honor achievements in film.
There Won’t Be Musical Performances by Nominated Artists
News broke in January 2025 that Best Original Song will no longer be awarded during the live broadcast. In addition, the nominees won’t perform the singles live on air.
“The Best Original Song category presentation will move away from live performances and will be focused on the songwriters,” a letter from the CEO and president of the Academy read, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life. All of this, and more, will uncover the stories and inspiration behind this year’s nominees.”
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