The 97th Academy Awards, one of the most anticipated nights in the world of cinema, will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The glamorous event will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PST on ABC, reaching audiences in more than 200 territories worldwide. This prestigious ceremony will once again be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, promising a star-studded evening of celebration, recognition, and entertainment.
As we approach the big night, here's a breakdown of the critical dates and schedule for the Oscars 2025 season:
Key Dates for the 2024 Oscars Season:
- Thursday, November 14, 2024: General Entry and Best Picture Submissions Deadline
This is the cutoff date for films wishing to be considered for the 97th Oscars, including Best Picture and the RAISE submission. - Sunday, November 17, 2024: Governors Awards
A special ceremony honoring recipients of the Academy’s honorary awards. - Monday, December 9, 2024 (9 a.m. PT): Preliminary Voting Begins
Academy members will start casting their votes for the nominees. - Friday, December 13, 2024 (5 p.m. PT): Preliminary Voting Ends
The voting window for the preliminary round will close, marking the end of the first voting phase. - Tuesday, December 17, 2024: Oscars Shortlists Announcement
The Academy will announce shortlists for key categories, narrowing down the pool of potential nominees. - Tuesday, December 31, 2024: Eligibility Period Ends
Only films released within the calendar year of 2024 are eligible for consideration. - Wednesday, January 8, 2025 (9 a.m. PT): Nominations Voting Begins
Academy members will begin casting their votes for the official Oscars nominations. - Sunday, January 12, 2025 (5 p.m. PT): Nominations Voting Ends
The deadline for final nominations voting. - Friday, January 17, 2025: Oscars Nominations Announcement
The official list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awards will be unveiled. - Monday, February 10, 2025: Oscars Nominees Luncheon
An exclusive event for the nominees to celebrate their achievements. - Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (9 a.m. PT): Final Voting Begins
The final round of voting for the Oscars takes place, with Academy members casting their votes for the winners. - Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (5 p.m. PT): Final Voting Ends
Voting concludes, and the Academy prepares for the grand ceremony. - Tuesday, February 18, 2025: Scientific and Technical Awards
A separate ceremony honoring achievements in scientific and technical fields within the film industry. - Sunday, March 2, 2025: 97th Oscars Ceremony
The much-awaited night of celebration, entertainment, and awards, broadcast live on ABC.
The Oscars 2025 season is shaping up to be another exciting year for cinema enthusiasts. With these key dates in mind, make sure you mark your calendars and prepare for a night that will honor the brightest stars and most outstanding films of 2024. From the nominations to the grand ceremony, it promises to be a year to remember!
Last updated on: January 8, 2025