Oscars 2025: Show and nomination dates revealed

The 97th Academy Awards Ceremony has been scheduled for March 2, 2025 (early morning of March 3 in India). (Image source: Bloomberg/Getty Images)

The prestigious Oscars, the pinnacle of recognition in the film industry, have unveiled crucial details regarding the 97th edition of the awards ceremony, slated to be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025. This announcement sets the stage for what promises to be a momentous occasion celebrating cinematic excellence and artistic achievement.

The official Oscars timeline, as revealed, outlines key dates leading up to the highly anticipated event. The process kicks off with the commencement of submissions for feature films, which is scheduled to begin in December 2024. Filmmakers and studios will have the opportunity to submit their works for consideration across various categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor/Actress.

Mark your calendars! The 97th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

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Nominations will be announced on Friday, January 17, 2025. pic.twitter.com/eJWgkvNL5S

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) April 10, 2024

Following the submission period, the official voting process for nominations will commence on January 17, 2025. Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will cast their votes to determine the nominees in each category. This phase of the process is crucial, as it sets the stage for the recognition of outstanding achievements in filmmaking.

Film enthusiasts and industry insiders alike will eagerly await the unveiling of the nominees, which will herald the beginning of the awards season and generate buzz and excitement leading up to the main event.

The 96th Academy Awards was highlighted by a total of seven prizes for Christopher Nolan's atomic bomb drama 'Oppenheimer', including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy and Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr.

As the countdown to the 97th Oscars begins, anticipation will mount among film fans and industry professionals alike. The Oscars have long been regarded as the ultimate honour in the world of cinema, and the 97th edition promises to continue the tradition of celebrating the finest achievements in filmmaking.