A host of major stars, including Joe Alwyn, Selena Gomez, and Oprah Winfrey, have been added to the presenter lineup for the 97th Academy Awards. Nick Offerman will be the show’s announcer. The ceremony will air live on March 2, 2025.
Here’s the Lowdown: The 97th Oscars are adding even more star power. Newly announced presenters include Joe Alwyn, Sterling K. Brown, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Selena Gomez, Goldie Hawn, Connie Nielsen, Ben Stiller, and Oprah Winfrey. They join previously announced presenters like Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., and Emma Stone. Nick Offerman will act as announcer.
What This Means Now: The Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The red-carpet show starts earlier, at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
The Bigger Picture: The Academy is revealing the talent lineup in stages, building anticipation for the event. The show will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and broadcast globally in over 200 territories. The large roster of A-list presenters confirms the importance of this, the biggest event in the film industry calendar.
