Oscars 2025: What You Need to Know About the Upcoming Ceremony
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The Oscars 2025 ceremony is scheduled for March 2, with nominations set to be announced on January 17. Get all the details here!
Get ready to mark your calendars, as the 97th Academy Awards is set to dazzle audiences on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The prestigious event, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will return to the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for its 24th consecutive year. In an exciting change, the ceremony will kick off at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET, providing viewers with an earlier start time compared to previous years.
Nominations for the Oscars will be unveiled on January 17, following the release of the shortlists a month earlier. The nomination voting period will span from January 8 to January 12, with final balloting scheduled for February 11 to February 18.
ABC, the broadcasting network, will continue its long-standing tradition of airing the Oscars, marking its 50th consecutive year as the telecast partner. While details about the host are yet to be announced, late-night host Kimmy Kimmel garnered praise for his role as the emcee of the 2024 ceremony, marking his fifth overall appearance in the prestigious role.
In addition to the main event, the Academy has scheduled the 2024 Governors Awards for Sunday, November 17, with the recipients yet to be announced. These awards typically recognize outstanding contributions to the film industry and are eagerly awaited by industry insiders and fans alike.
As anticipation builds for the Oscars 2025, here’s a rundown of key dates to remember:
- November 14, 2024: General entry, Best Picture, RAISE submission deadline
- November 17, 2024: Governors Awards
- December 9, 2024: Preliminary voting begins at 9 a.m. PT
- December 13, 2024: Preliminary voting ends at 5 p.m. PT
- December 17, 2024: Oscars Shortlists Announcement
- December 31, 2024: Eligibility period ends
- January 8, 2025: Nominations voting begins at 9 a.m. PT
- January 12, 2025: Nominations voting ends at 5 p.m. PT
- January 17, 2025: Oscars Nominations Announcement
- February 10, 2025: Oscars Nominees Luncheon
- February 11, 2025: Finals voting begins at 9 a.m. PT
- February 18, 2025: Finals voting ends at 5 p.m. PT
- February 18, 2025: Scientific and Technical Awards
- March 2, 2025: 97th Oscars
With these dates in mind, film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike can eagerly anticipate the celebration of cinematic excellence at the Oscars 2025.
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