Oscars 2025: Nominees, Predictions, and How to Watch the 97th Academy Awards

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The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are set to take place on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This year's ceremony will be hosted by comedian and former late-night show host Conan O'Brien, marking his first time emceeing the event. The show will start at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST and will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed on Hulu. Viewers can also watch the ceremony on the ABC app or ABC.com by signing in with their television service provider credentials.

The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced earlier, with the Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez leading the way with 13 nominations, including best picture, best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, and best supporting actress for Zoe Saldaña. Other top contenders include The Brutalist, Wicked, Conclave, and Anora, all of which have received multiple nominations. The best picture category features 10 films, including A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, I'm Still Here, and Nickel Boys. The Academy has also announced that there will be a 30-minute official red carpet pre-show hosted by Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer, which will feature red carpet arrivals and highlight the nominees, performers, and presenters.

In terms of performances, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, co-stars of Wicked, will perform a medley of songs from the film during the ceremony, which will last a reported 10 minutes long. Other performers include Doja Cat, Lisa from Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and Raye. The ceremony will also feature a performance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Presenters include Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Downey Jr, Cillian Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Emma Stone. The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards include a diverse range of films and actors, with several first-time nominees and historic moments, such as Karla Sofía Gascón's nomination for best actress in Emilia Pérez, making her the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Oscar.

Here is a list of the nominees for the major categories:

• Best Picture: Anora, The Brutalist, Conclave, Emilia Pérez, Wicked, A Complete Unknown, Dune: Part Two, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys
• Best Actor: Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Ralph Fiennes, Sebastian Stan
• Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore, Mikey Madison, Fernanda Torres
• Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, Zoe Saldaña
• Best Supporting Actress: Felicity Jones, Zoe Saldaña

The ceremony will also include a tribute to the victims of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, with a clear signposting of support mechanisms and ways to donate. The Academy has done away with having the original song nominees perform during the ceremony, instead opting for a medley of songs from Wicked.

The 97th Academy Awards will be a night to remember, with its diverse range of nominees, historic moments, and exciting performances. With the ceremony just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winners. Will Emilia Pérez sweep the board, or will another film take home the top prize? Tune in to find out on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST on ABC and Hulu.

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