What Day Are the 2025 Oscars? Academy Awards Date
Awards season is approaching, and it’s time to prepare for one of Hollywood's most celebrated nights: the Oscars! Mark your calendars because the 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. EST. The ceremony will be hosted by Conan O’Brien and will be broadcast live on Hulu and ABC. Viewers will also have the option to stream the event on Hulu the following day.
The excitement for the Oscars has been building, especially after the nominations were announced on January 23, 2025. After a brief delay due to the L.A. wildfires, the list of nominees is finally here. Fans are eagerly anticipating which of their favorite films and actors will take home the prestigious gold statue. With so many fantastic films released this year, it’s a tough decision for everyone involved.
Were the Oscars Postponed?
No, the 2025 Oscars were not postponed. The announcement of the nominations faced delays because of the wildfires affecting Los Angeles, but the show itself is scheduled as planned.
Oscars 2025 Best Picture Nominees
The Best Picture nominees include a variety of impressive films that have captured the audience's hearts. The films nominated are: Emilia Perez, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Nickel Boys, I’m Still Here, The Substance, Dune: Part Two, Wicked, Anora, and The Brutalist. Leading the pack is Emilia Perez with a total of 13 nominations, followed closely by The Brutalist and Wicked, both with 10 nominations.
Oscars 2025 Best Actress Nominees
The nominees for Best Actress include: Cynthia Erivo for Wicked, Karla Sofia Gascon for Emilia Perez, Mikey Madison for Anora, Demi Moore for The Substance, and Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here.
Oscars 2025 Best Actor Nominees
The Best Actor nominees are: Adrien Brody for The Brutalist, Timothee Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, Colman Domingo for Sing Sing, Ralph Fiennes for Conclave, and Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice.
This year’s Oscars will also pay tribute to the firefighters and first responders who bravely fought the wildfires in Los Angeles, recognizing their efforts and sacrifices during a challenging time for the city.
Oscars, Nominations, 2025