Oscars 2025: Rachel Sennott, Bowen Yang to announce Oscar nominations on this day, read to know

Nomination day announced for Oscars 2025

The Academy recently took to social media to announce that the much-anticipated Oscar 2025 nominations will be unveiled on January 23.

Fans and industry insiders alike are eagerly awaiting the reveal, which will set the stage for Hollywood's biggest night.

Adding to the excitement, the announcement will be presented by acclaimed actors Rachel Sennott, known for her standout performances in indie hits, and Bowen Yang, celebrated for his comedic brilliance on Saturday Night Live.

The Academy's twitter post read, "Meet this year’s #Oscars nominations hosts: Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, at 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT to see who is headed to the 97th Oscars. Stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org, ABC, Hulu, Disney+ or the Academy’s TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook"

Meet this years #Oscars nominations hosts: Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott.Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, at 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT to see who is headed to the 97th Oscars. Stream on https://t.co/8Zw5mDf3tg, https://t.co/5fKuh0mVRV, ABC, Hulu, Disney+ or the Academy's pic.twitter.com/9lmjLtTWll

The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 21, 2025

The Oscar nominations, originally set for January 17, have been rescheduled to January 23 due to the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles.

In a heartfelt letter, Chief Executive Bill Kramer expressed solidarity with those affected, stating, “We want to offer our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California… So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you.”

According to a report by The Sun, the Academy Awards 2025 may be canceled due to the severe wildfires affecting Los Angeles.

They stated, "The board’s main concern at this time is to not appear as if they are celebrating while many Angelenos are dealing with heartbreak and unimaginable loss. Even if the fires were to subside in the next week, the reality is that the city is still hurting and will continue to deal with that pain for months. Therefore, the hierarchy has decided that the focus will shift toward support and fundraising when the right opportunities present themselves,"

With the recent announcement of the nominations, it is now evident that the Oscars will proceed as planned. The ceremony is currently scheduled for March 2, 2025, promising a night of celebration despite earlier concerns about a potential cancellation due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

The Academy has reassured fans and industry members that preparations are underway to ensure the event goes smoothly, marking another unforgettable night in Hollywood's history.