The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed the 97th Oscars ceremony for Sunday, March 2, 2025, set to be broadcast live from the iconic Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Additionally, the Academy unveiled crucial dates for the awards season, including when the nominations will be unveiled. Here’s a breakdown of what’s been disclosed thus far.
The upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 2, 2025. The Academy took to Instagram to announce, “Circle the date! The 97th Oscars are set for Sunday, March 2, 2025, with nominations to be revealed on Friday, January 17, 2025.
The Oscars event will kick off at 4 pm Pacific Time (PT)/7 pm Eastern Time (ET), which translates to approximately 4:30 am in India. Traditionally, the show commences at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET and extends for several hours, largely influenced by the duration of acceptance speeches. Viewers can catch the ceremony on ABC and across over 200 territories globally.
The 2025 Academy Awards will return to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 24th year in a row, continuing the tradition of celebrating cinematic excellence at this renowned venue.
