2025 Oscars Set for March 2, Key Dates Announced

The 97th Academy Awards will air earlier, starting at 7 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast globally from the Dolby Theatre.

The 2025 Oscars ceremony will take place a week earlier than the previous year, accommodating viewers with an earlier start time.
Key dates for the Oscars season include the nominations announcement on January 17, and the final voting ending on February 18.
The Governors Awards and Oscars Nominees Luncheon are scheduled for November 17, 2024, and February 10, 2025, respectively.
'Oppenheimer' dominated the 2024 Oscars, winning seven awards including Best Picture and Best Director for Christopher Nolan.
The Representation and Inclusion Standards (RAISE) will continue to be a requirement for Best Picture eligibility in 2025.