97th Academy Awards
| 97th Academy Awards | |
|---|---|
 Official poster | |
| Date | March 2, 2025 |
| Site | Dolby Theatre Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Hosted by | Conan O'Brien |
| Produced by |
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| Directed by | Hamish Hamilton |
| Highlights | |
| Most nominations | Emilia Pérez (13) |
| TV in the United States | |
| Network | Broadcast: ABC Streaming: Hulu |
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. During the gala, the AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 23 categories, honoring films released in 2024. The ceremony will be televised in the United States by ABC and simultaneously live-streamed on Hulu, the first Academy Awards ceremony to be broadcast as such.[1][2][3] Comedian and podcaster Conan O'Brien is set to host the show for the first time, with Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan returning as executive producers.[4][5][6]
Emilia Pérez received the most nominations with 13, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 each.[7]
Key dates
[edit]| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | Final voting begins |
| February 18, 2025 | Final voting ends |
| March 2, 2025 | Ceremony |
| April 29, 2025 | Scientific and Technical Awards |
Nominees
[edit]The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on January 23, 2025, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, by actress Rachel Sennott and actor Bowen Yang.[9] Emilia Pérez received the most nominations with 13, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10 each.[7]
Emilia Pérez received the most Academy Award nominations for a non-English-language film, surpassing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and Roma (2018) with 10 each.[10] For her performance in the film, Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón became the first openly transgender performer to be nominated for an acting category.[11] At 29 years of age, Timothée Chalamet became the youngest two-time Best Actor nominee since James Dean in 1957.[12][a] For her direction on the body horror satire The Substance, Coralie Fargeat became the ninth woman to be nominated for Best Director.[14] Fernanda Torres became the second Brazilian performer to be nominated for Best Actress (the first was her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, in 1999), while I'm Still Here became the first Portuguese language film to be nominated for Best Picture.[15] Flow became the first Latvian-produced film to earn multiple nominations: Best Animated Feature and Best International Feature Film, the second animated film to receive nominations in both categories after Flee (2021).[16] Memoir of a Snail became the second R-rated animated film to be nominated after Anomalisa (2015), another stop-motion animated film.[17]
Both Jacques Audiard (for Emilia Pérez) and Sean Baker (for Anora) received four nominations, becoming the eighth and ninth individuals, respectively, to achieve this feat in a single year.[16][b][18]
Awards
[edit]Winners will be listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).[19]
Governors Awards
[edit]The Academy held its 15th annual Governors Awards ceremony on November 17, 2024, during which the following awards were presented:[20]
Academy Honorary Awards
[edit]- Quincy Jones – "A prominent figure with an illustrious musical career spanning seven decades."[21] (posthumous)
- Juliet Taylor – "A prolific casting director who is behind some of the most acclaimed casts in film history."[21]
Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
[edit]- Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson – For "their contribution to the industry's theatrical landscape."[21]
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
[edit]- Richard Curtis – "A brilliant comedic storyteller [with] tremendous charitable efforts."[21]
Films with multiple nominations
[edit]| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 13 | Emilia Pérez |
| 10 | The Brutalist |
| Wicked | |
| 8 | A Complete Unknown |
| Conclave | |
| 6 | Anora |
| 5 | Dune: Part Two |
| The Substance | |
| 4 | Nosferatu |
| 3 | I'm Still Here |
| Sing Sing | |
| The Wild Robot | |
| 2 | The Apprentice |
| Flow | |
| Nickel Boys | |
| A Real Pain |
Ceremony information
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In October 2024, the Academy hired television producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, for the second year in a row, to oversee production of the 2025 ceremony with veteran television director Hamish Hamilton selected to direct the telecast, also for the second consecutive year and his fifth time overall.[22] "We are delighted to announce the return of our incredibly dynamic and creative Oscars team, Raj, Katy, Hamish, Misty, Alana and Dave. And we are thrilled to announce the addition of the brilliant Michael Bearden," said AMPAS CEO Bill Kramer and AMPAS President Janet Yang in a press release justifying their selection of the producers. "Their love for cinema, their collective creative vision, and their unparalleled expertise in live television make them the perfect team to create an exceptional show for our global audience on the film industry's biggest night."[22] In response, Kapoor and Mullan released a statement, saying: "We are thrilled to lead the brilliant Oscars production team again and work alongside the Academy and Disney/ABC to help create an unforgettable night of television for movie lovers worldwide. We hope to continue to inspire and connect new generations to share our love for the art of filmmaking and celebrate all the incredible artists who are Oscar-nominated this year."[22]
The following month, comedian, podcaster and former talk show host Conan O'Brien was announced as host of the gala.[5] Before this decision, speculation and word from reliable sources indicated the Academy was leaning toward a format with multiple hosts sharing duties throughout the show; this was floated after both Jimmy Kimmel, who hosted four times (in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024), and John Mulaney, who had hosted the 14th Governors Awards to much praise, both reportedly turned down the opportunity. A combo of Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were also among those buzzed to be in the mix, but Reynolds told Deadline Hollywood that it was highly unlikely though he said he would like to host it with Jackman "someday".[5][23][24]
For the second year in a row, English comedienne and broadcaster Amelia Dimoldenberg will serve as the Oscar's social media ambassador and red carpet correspondent. In this capacity, Dimoldenberg will participate in multiple key events throughout the remainder of the awards season, including hosting interviews with nominees and talent on the red carpet. The official live red carpet show will air at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST.[25]
Impact of Los Angeles wildfires
[edit]Voting for the nearly 10,000 Academy members opened on January 8, 2025, and was originally set to close on January 12, but due to the Southern California wildfires, the deadline for Oscar nomination voting was extended to January 17. The nominations announcement, originally scheduled to be announced on January 17, was delayed to January 23.[26][27][28]
Changes to the ceremony itself would also occur in the wake of the wildfires, with the Academy choosing to honor the Los Angeles community and its role in the film industry. As part of this shift, it was announced that the five musical pieces nominated for Best Original Song would not be performed live, and instead the songwriters will be highlighted through personal reflections and behind-the-scenes insight from the creative teams behind the music.[29]
In January 2025, addressing how the wildfires would affect preparation of the ceremony and his position as host, O'Brien told The Hollywood Reporter: "It's not the easiest assignment I've ever had, but I'm embracing it. And it's not about me, obviously. This is a moment for all of us to step back and say, 'Be humble.' Just be humble and say, 'This is a massive moment. This is a terrible thing that's happened in Los Angeles' ... The strategy is my writers and I, and the team that I'm working with at the Oscars, who are fantastic, the producers, everyone, we've got all of our sensors out."[30] That same month, O'Brien further expanded on his process amid the tragedies, speaking with ABC News on Good Morning America, saying: "There's a lot that's happening nationally that people are very tense about and it changes day to day. And so my job right now with my writers is to create possibilities ... That's what we're doing. We're working hard to create possibilities."[31]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Dean was posthumously nominated, consecutively, for East of Eden (1955) and Giant (1956).[13]
- ^ Elliott J. Clawson (in 1931), Warren Beatty (in 1979 and 1982), Alan Menken (in 1992), Joel Coen and Ethan Coen (in 2008), Alfonso Cuarón (in 2019), and Chloé Zhao (in 2021) are the previous seven individuals to receive four nominations in a single year; Walt Disney holds the record with six nominations in 1955, while Francis Ford Coppola received five in 1975.[16]
See also
[edit]- List of submissions to the 97th Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature
- List of submissions to the 97th Academy Awards for Best Documentary Feature
- List of submissions to the 97th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
References
[edit]- ^ "The Academy and ABC Announce Show Date for 97th Oscars" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. April 10, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (April 10, 2024). "Oscars 2025: Academy Sets Date and Nominations Timeline for 97th Ceremony". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (December 11, 2024). "Oscars Will Stream Live on Hulu for First Time". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ "Conan O'Brien to host 97th Oscars" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. November 15, 2024. Archived from the original on January 11, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c Hammond, Pete (November 15, 2024). "Conan O'Brien Set to Host 97th Oscars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ "Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan return as executive producers of the 97th Oscars" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. October 28, 2024. Archived from the original on January 11, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Lang, Brent; Moreau, Jordan (January 23, 2025). "Oscar Nominations 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' Leads with 13 Nods, 'Wicked' and 'The Brutalist' Follow with 10". Variety. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ "Academy Announces Updates to 97th Oscars Season Key Dates and Events" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. January 13, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (January 22, 2025). "Oscars: Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang to Announce Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Shoard, Catherine (January 23, 2025). "Oscars nominations 2025: 'Emilia Pérez' breaks record with 13 as 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' both trail with 10". The Guardian. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (January 23, 2025). "'Emilia Pérez' Star Karla Sofía Gascón Becomes First Openly Trans Actor Nominated for an Oscar". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (January 23, 2025). "Timothée Chalamet Becomes Youngest Two-Time Best Actor Nominee Since James Dean". Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "James Dean". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (January 23, 2025). "Oscars: Coralie Fargeat Gets Sole Female Best Director Nod". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (January 23, 2025). "Fernanda Torres Lands Brazil's First Acting Oscar Nomination Since Her Mother's 1999 Nod". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c Howat, Daniel (January 25, 2025). "Stats and Trivia from the 97th Academy Award Nominations". Next Best Picture. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Victoria (November 22, 2024). "Magnets, Lube and an R-Rating: Adam Elliot Discusses 'Memoir of a Snail' at SAVFF". Animation World Network. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Zeitchik, Steven (January 23, 2025). "How 'Anora' Filmmaker Sean Baker Pulled Off an Oscar Feat That's Happened Only a Few Times in History". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ "The 97th Academy Awards | (2025)". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Bahr, Lindsey (November 17, 2024). "Hollywood stars gather for honorary Oscars event celebrating Quincy Jones, Bond producers, more". Associated Press. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "The Academy to Honor Richard Curtis, Quincy Jones, Juliet Taylor, Michael G. Wilson & Barbara Broccoli at 15th Governors Awards" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. June 12, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ a b c Hammond, Pete (October 28, 2024). "Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan Return as Oscars Show Producers; Hamish Hamilton Back as Director". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Saperstein, Pat; Davis, Clayton (July 30, 2024). "John Mulaney, Jimmy Kimmel Pass on Oscar Hosting Gig". Variety. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (November 8, 2024). "Ryan Reynolds on Talk of Hosting Oscars with Hugh Jackman, Why It is Unlikely This Year, and What He'd Want the Show to Look Like If It Ever Happened". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ^ "Amelia Dimoldenberg Returns for Second Year as Academy's Official Social Media Ambassador and Red Carpet Correspondent for the 97th Oscars Season" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. January 28, 2025. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- ^ Thompson, Mary Pat; Blackwelder, Carson; Leib, Mason (January 13, 2025). "Academy delays Oscar nomination announcements and other events amid fires". Good Morning America. ABC News. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Malkin, Marc (January 8, 2025). "Oscar Nominations Pushed to Jan. 19, Voting Extended by 2 Days Due to L.A. Fires". Variety. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (January 13, 2025). "Oscar Nominations Delayed & Voting Period Extended Again; Nominees Luncheon Canceled". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (January 22, 2025). "Oscars Will Move Away from Original Song Performances and Honor L.A. in Wake of Fires". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (January 24, 2025). "Conan O'Brien Reveals How He's 'Embracing' Oscar Host Job in Wake of Tragic L.A. Wildfires and His Plans to Deliver a 'Show That Meets the Moment'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- ^ Bernabe, Angeline Jane (January 29, 2025). "Conan O'Brien on how he's preparing to host the 2025 Oscars". Good Morning America. ABC News. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Academy Awards official website
- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences official website
- Oscars Channel at YouTube (run by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences)
Other resources
