Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang to Announce 97th Oscars® Nominations

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, actor-writer-comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang will unveil the nominations for the 97th Oscars® in a live presentation. The event will kick off at 5:30 a.m. PST (8:30 a.m. EST / 1:30 p.m. GMT / 9:30 p.m. CST) from the prestigious Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

How to Watch

The nominations will be announced across multiple platforms, including a global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and the Academy’s social media channels—TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Additionally, viewers can catch the announcement on national broadcast news programs such as ABC’s Good Morning America and stream it on ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu.

Nomination Schedule

The nominations will be divided into two groups:

5:30 a.m. PST (subject to change):

• Actor in a Supporting Role

• Actress in a Supporting Role

• Animated Short Film

• Costume Design

• Live Action Short Film

• Makeup and Hairstyling

• Music (Original Score)

• Writing (Adapted Screenplay)

• Writing (Original Screenplay)

5:41 a.m. PST (subject to change):

• Actor in a Leading Role

• Actress in a Leading Role

• Animated Feature Film

• Cinematography

• Directing

• Documentary Feature Film

• Documentary Short Film

• Film Editing

• International Feature Film

• Music (Original Song)

• Best Picture

• Production Design

• Sound

• Visual Effects

A press kit containing detailed information will be available immediately following the announcement at the Academy Press Office.

Live Stream Access

For those interested in following along, the nominations announcement will be live-streamed, and live caption access will be available across all platforms.

97th Oscars Details

The 97th Oscars ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby® Theatre in Ovation Hollywood. It will be broadcasted live on ABC and streamed on Hulu, reaching audiences in over 200 territories worldwide.

About the Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is dedicated to celebrating the art and science of filmmaking. With a membership of more than 10,500 professionals in the film industry, the Academy also engages in conservation, preservation, and education initiatives designed to inspire future generations of filmmakers.

For updates and more information, follow the Academy on their official social media channels and visit oscars.org.

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This event promises to be a highlight of the awards season, showcasing the achievements of filmmakers and actors from around the world.