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| host = [[Conan O'Brien]]
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| producer = Raj Kapoor<br />Katy Mullan
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| director = [[Hamish Hamilton (director)|Hamish Hamilton]]
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The '''97th Academy Awards''' ceremony, presented by the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] (AMPAS), will honor the best [[2024 in film|films of 2024]], and is scheduled to take place on March 2, 2025 at the [[Dolby Theatre]] in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], Los Angeles, California.<ref name="Oscars25">{{cite web|url=https://press.oscars.org/news/academy-and-abc-announce-show-date-97th-oscarsr|title=THE ACADEMY AND ABC ANNOUNCE SHOW DATE FOR 97TH OSCARS®|publisher=[[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]]|work=oscars.org|date=April 10, 2024|access-date=April 18, 2024}}</ref> Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will return as executive producers for the second year in a row with [[Hamish Hamilton (director)|Hamish Hamilton]] serving as director for the fifth time.<ref>[https://press.oscars.org/news/raj-kapoor-and-katy-mullan-return-executive-producers-97th-oscarsr "RAJ KAPOOR AND KATY MULLAN RETURN AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS OF THE 97TH OSCARS®"]</ref> Comedian [[Conan O'Brien]] will host the show.<ref>[https://press.oscars.org/news/conan-obrien-host-97th-oscarsr "CONAN O'BRIEN TO HOST 97TH OSCARS®"]</ref>
The '''97th Academy Awards''' ceremony, presented by the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] (AMPAS), will honor the best [[2024 in film|films of 2024]] and is scheduled to take place on March 2, 2025, at the [[Dolby Theatre]] in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], Los Angeles, California, on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].<ref name="Oscars25">{{cite press release |url=https://press.oscars.org/news/academy-and-abc-announce-show-date-97th-oscarsr |title=THE ACADEMY AND ABC ANNOUNCE SHOW DATE FOR 97TH OSCARS |publisher=[[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] |date=April 10, 2024 |access-date=November 22, 2024}}</ref> During the gala, the AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 23 categories. Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will return as [[executive producer]]s for the second year in a row with [[Hamish Hamilton (director)|Hamish Hamilton]] serving as director for the fifth time.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://press.oscars.org/news/raj-kapoor-and-katy-mullan-return-executive-producers-97th-oscarsr |title=RAJ KAPOOR AND KATY MULLAN RETURN AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS OF THE 97TH OSCARS |publisher=[[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] |date=October 28, 2024 |access-date=November 22, 2024}}</ref> Comedian and podcaster [[Conan O'Brien]] will host the show.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://press.oscars.org/news/conan-obrien-host-97th-oscarsr |title=CONAN O'BRIEN TO HOST 97TH OSCARS |publisher=[[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] |date=November 15, 2024 |access-date=November 22, 2024}}</ref>


== Key Dates ==
==Key dates==
Academy key dates for the 2024 Oscars season are as follows:<ref name="Oscars25"/>
Academy key dates for the 2024/25 [[Oscar season]] are as follows:<ref name="Oscars25"/>{{efn|All dates for the 97th Academy Awards are subject to change}}


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| Finals voting begins 9 a.m. PT || Tuesday, February 11, 2025
| Finals voting begins 9 a.m. PT || Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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| Finals voting ends 5 p.m. PT || rowspan="2" | Tuesday, February 18, 2025
| Finals voting ends 5 p.m. PT || rowspan="2"| Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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| Scientific and Technical Awards
| [[Academy Scientific and Technical Award|Scientific and Technical Awards]]
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| 97th Oscars || Sunday, March 2, 2025
| 97th Academy Awards || Sunday, March 2, 2025
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==Nominees==
The nominees for the 97th Academy Awards were announced on January 17, 2025, at the [[Samuel Goldwyn Theater]] in Beverly Hills, by [[]] and [[]].

===Awards===
Winners will be listed first, highlighted in '''boldface''', and indicated with a double dagger (‡).

{| class="wikitable" role="presentation"
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
* ''[[]]'' – [[]], producers
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Director|Best Director]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]}}
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]}}
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]}}
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]]}}
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
* [[]] – ''[[]]'' as
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay|Best Original Screenplay]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay|Best Adapted Screenplay]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]; based on the
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]; based on the
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]; based on the
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]; based on the
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]; based on the
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Animated Feature|Best Animated Feature]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|Best International Feature Film]]}}
* ''[[]]'' ([[List of submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|]]) in [[]] – directed by [[]]
* ''[[]]'' ([[List of submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|]]) in [[]] – directed by [[]]
* ''[[]]'' ([[List of submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|]]) in [[]] – directed by [[]]
* ''[[]]'' ([[List of submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|]]) in [[]] – directed by [[]]
* ''[[]]'' ([[List of submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film|]]) in [[]] – directed by [[]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film|Best Documentary Feature Film]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film|Best Documentary Short Film]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film|Best Live Action Short Film]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film|Best Animated Short Film]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Original Score|Best Original Score]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Original Song|Best Original Song]]}}
* "" from ''[[]]'' – Music and lyrics by [[]]
* "" from ''[[]]'' – Music and lyrics by [[]]
* "" from ''[[]]'' – Music and lyrics by [[]]
* "" from ''[[]]'' – Music and lyrics by [[]]
* "" from ''[[]]'' – Music and lyrics by [[]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Sound|Best Sound]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Production Design|Best Production Design]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Cinematography|Best Cinematography]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling|Best Makeup and Hairstyling]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Costume Design|Best Costume Design]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
| style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Film Editing|Best Film Editing]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
|-
| colspan="2" style="vertical-align:top; width:50%;"| {{Award category|#F9EFAA|[[Academy Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Visual Effects]]}}
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
* ''[[]]'' – [[]]
|}-->

===Governors Awards===
The Academy held its 15th annual [[Governors Awards]] ceremony on November 17, 2024, during which the following awards were presented:<ref name="Oscars25"/>

====Academy Honorary Awards====
* [[Quincy Jones]]{{snd}}"A prominent figure with an illustrious musical career spanning seven decades."<ref name="Honorary">{{cite press release |url=https://press.oscars.org/news/academy-honor-richard-curtis-quincy-jones-juliet-taylor-michael-g-wilson-barbara-broccoli-15th |title=THE ACADEMY TO HONOR RICHARD CURTIS, QUINCY JONES, JULIET TAYLOR, MICHAEL G. WILSON & BARBARA BROCCOLI AT 15TH GOVERNORS AWARDS |publisher=[[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]] |date=June 12, 2024 |access-date=November 22, 2024}}</ref> {{small|([[List of posthumous Academy Award winners and nominees|posthumous]])}}
* [[Juliet Taylor]]{{snd}}"A prolific casting director who is behind some of the most acclaimed casts in film history."<ref name="Honorary"/>

====Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award====
* [[Barbara Broccoli]] and [[Michael G. Wilson]]{{snd}}For "their contribution to the industry's theatrical landscape."<ref name="Honorary"/>

====Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award====
* [[Richard Curtis]]{{snd}}"A brilliant comedic storyteller [with] tremendous charitable efforts."<ref name="Honorary"/><!--

===Films with multiple nominations===
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|+ Films with multiple nominations
|-
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! scope="col" style="text-align:center;"| Film
|-
| scope="row" style="text-align:center"|
| ''[[]]''
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==Presenters and performers==
The following individuals, listed in order of appearance, presented awards or performed musical numbers:

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! scope="col"| Role
|-
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| Served as announcer for the 97th Academy Awards
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| Presented the award for [[Academy Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]]
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
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|+ Performers
|-
! scope="col"| Name(s)
! scope="col"| Role
! scope="col"| Work
|-
| scope="row"| [[]]
| Musical director<br>Conductor
| Orchestral
|-
| scope="row"| [[]]
| Performer
| "" from ''[[]]''
|-
| scope="row"| [[]]
| Performer
| "[[]]" during the annual "In Memoriam" tribute
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== References ==
==Ceremony information==
[[File:2024-03-09 SXSW Conan Nick-Kroll Office-Space events 07123 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|[[Conan O'Brien]] will host the 97th Academy Awards.|alt=Photo of Conan O'Brien in March 2024]]
{{Reflist}}


In October 2024, the Academy hired [[television producer]]s 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 (director)|Hamish Hamilton]] selected to direct the telecast, also for the second consecutive year and his fifth time overall.<ref name="Ceremony">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2024/10/oscars-2025-raj-kapoor-katy-mullan-prodcuers-hamish-hamilton-1236159929/ |title=Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan Return as Oscars Show Producers; Hamish Hamilton Back as Director |last=Hammond |first=Pete |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=October 28, 2024 |access-date=November 22, 2024}}</ref> "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 (executive)|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."<ref name="Ceremony"/> 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 [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]/[[American Broadcasting Company|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."<ref name="Ceremony"/>
== External links ==


The following month, comedian, podcaster and former talk show host [[Conan O'Brien]] was announced as host of the gala.<ref name="Conan">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2024/11/conan-obrien-host-97th-oscars-1236177784/ |title=Conan O'Brien Set to Host 97th Oscars |last=Hammond |first=Pete |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=November 15, 2024 |access-date=November 22, 2024}}</ref> Kramer and Yang explained their reason to hire O'Brien as host, saying: "We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O'Brien host the Oscars this year. He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best — honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year."<ref name="Conan"/> O'Brien responded to his selection as host in a press release, stating: "America demanded it and now it's happening: [[Taco Bell]]'s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars."<ref name="Conan"/> 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 non-televised 2024 [[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".<ref name="Conan"/><ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/john-mulaney-jimmy-kimmel-pass-as-oscar-hosts-1236089578/ |title=John Mulaney, Jimmy Kimmel Pass on Oscar Hosting Gig |last1=Saperstein |first1=Pat |last2=Davis |first2=Clayton |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=July 30, 2024 |access-date=November 22, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2024/11/ryan-reynolds-talk-hosting-oscars-with-hugh-jackman-unlikely-this-year-and-explains-why-1236169405/ |title=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 |last=Hammond |first=Pete |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=November 8, 2024 |access-date=November 22, 2024}}</ref>
=== Official websites ===
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=="In Memoriam"==
The "In Memoriam" tribute, which featured singer [[]] performing the song "[[]]", paid tribute to the following individuals:
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==See also==
* [[List of submissions to the 97th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film]]


==Notes==
* {{Official website|http://oscar.go.com/|Academy Awards official website}}
{{Notelist}}
* {{Official website|http://www.oscars.org/|The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences official website}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|https://oscar.go.com/|Academy Awards official website}}
* {{Official website|https://www.oscars.org|The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences official website}}
* Oscars Channel at [[YouTube]] (run by the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]])
* Oscars Channel at [[YouTube]] (run by the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]])

{{Academy Awards}}
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Revision as of 00:00, 22 November 2024

97th Academy Awards
DateMarch 2, 2025
SiteDolby Theatre
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Hosted byConan O'Brien
Produced byRaj Kapoor
Katy Mullan
Directed byHamish Hamilton
TV in the United States
NetworkABC

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), will honor the best films of 2024 and is scheduled to take place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on ABC.[1] During the gala, the AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in 23 categories. Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan will return as executive producers for the second year in a row with Hamish Hamilton serving as director for the fifth time.[2] Comedian and podcaster Conan O'Brien will host the show.[3]

Key dates

Academy key dates for the 2024/25 Oscar season are as follows:[1][a]

Event Date
Preliminary voting begins 9 a.m. PT Monday, December 9, 2024
Preliminary voting ends 5 p.m. PT Friday, December 13, 2024
Oscars Shortlists Announcement Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Eligibility period ends Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Nominations voting begins 9 a.m. PT Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Nominations voting ends 5 p.m. PT Sunday, January 12, 2025
Oscars Nominations Announcement Friday, January 17, 2025
Oscars Nominees Luncheon Monday, February 10, 2025
Finals voting begins 9 a.m. PT Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Finals voting ends 5 p.m. PT Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Scientific and Technical Awards
97th Academy Awards Sunday, March 2, 2025

Governors Awards

The Academy held its 15th annual Governors Awards ceremony on November 17, 2024, during which the following awards were presented:[1]

Academy Honorary Awards

  • Quincy Jones – "A prominent figure with an illustrious musical career spanning seven decades."[4] (posthumous)
  • Juliet Taylor – "A prolific casting director who is behind some of the most acclaimed casts in film history."[4]

Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award

  • Richard Curtis – "A brilliant comedic storyteller [with] tremendous charitable efforts."[4]

Ceremony information

Photo of Conan O'Brien in March 2024
Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards.

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.[5] "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."[5] 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."[5]

The following month, comedian, podcaster and former talk show host Conan O'Brien was announced as host of the gala.[6] Kramer and Yang explained their reason to hire O'Brien as host, saying: "We are thrilled and honored to have the incomparable Conan O'Brien host the Oscars this year. He is the perfect person to help lead our global celebration of film with his brilliant humor, his love of movies and his live TV expertise. His remarkable ability to connect with audiences will bring viewers together to do what the Oscars do best — honor the spectacular films and filmmakers of this year."[6] O'Brien responded to his selection as host in a press release, stating: "America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars."[6] 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 non-televised 2024 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".[6][7][8]

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Notes

  1. ^ All dates for the 97th Academy Awards are subject to change

References

  1. ^ a b c "THE ACADEMY AND ABC ANNOUNCE SHOW DATE FOR 97TH OSCARS" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. April 10, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "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. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "CONAN O'BRIEN TO HOST 97TH OSCARS" (Press release). Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  4. ^ 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 November 22, 2024.
  5. ^ 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 November 22, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d Hammond, Pete (November 15, 2024). "Conan O'Brien Set to Host 97th Oscars". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  7. ^ Saperstein, Pat; Davis, Clayton (July 30, 2024). "John Mulaney, Jimmy Kimmel Pass on Oscar Hosting Gig". Variety. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
  8. ^ 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 November 22, 2024.
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