The 97th Academy Awards details were revealed by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday. On April 10, the Academy unveiled the nominations and event schedule across its social media platforms. The ceremony is slated to occur at its traditional venue, the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Accompanying the announcement was a tweet from the Academy, featuring pertinent details and an accompanying image.
Mark your calendars! The 97th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Nominations will be announced on Friday, January 17, 2025. pic.twitter.com/eJWgkvNL5S
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) April 10, 2024
Of note, next year’s ceremony has been rescheduled approximately a week earlier compared to previous years. This year, the Oscars took place on March 10. The broadcast of the Academy Awards will once again be handled by ABC. In 2025, the event is expected to kick off at 7 p.m., an hour earlier than its usual start time. This adjustment has been positively received by viewers on the East Coast, who find it more accommodating, particularly considering the duration of the show, which will hopefully conclude closer to their bedtime.
Previously, East Coast viewers struggled to stay awake for the entire event, often missing out on the Best Picture announcement due to the late hour.
The deadline for general entries and submissions for Best Picture consideration is November 14. The voting period to shortlist entries will occur between December 9 and December 13.
This year’s Academy Awards were hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, with “Oppenheimer,” starring Cillian Murphy and directed by Christopher Nolan, emerging as the big winner, securing accolades including Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Supporting Actor.
Nevertheless, the competition for the 97th Oscars promises to be as fierce as ever, with numerous potential contenders set to hit screens this year. Among the most anticipated films with potential for Oscar recognition are “Joker: Folie à Deux,” starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” helmed by George Miller.
Additionally, the resounding box-office success of “Dune: Part Two” positions it as a formidable contender for awards season glory.