2025 Oscars to Feature Conan O’Brien as Host and Ariana Grande Among Performers

The Academy Awards will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, honoring excellence in filmmaking with a star-studded lineup of presenters and nominees.

The ceremony will air live on ABC at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, with streaming available on Hulu, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and AT&T TV.
Conan O’Brien will host the event, which includes performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, as well as presentations from stars like Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, and Scarlett Johansson.
Leading the nominations is the musical crime drama 'Emilia Pérez' with 13 nods, followed by 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' with 10 each.
Demi Moore ('The Substance') and Adrien Brody ('The Brutalist') are the frontrunners for Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively, based on their awards season success.
The Best Picture race includes top contenders 'Anora,' 'The Brutalist,' and 'Emilia Pérez,' with 'Anora' gaining momentum from multiple guild awards.