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The 2025 Academy Awards, set to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, promise an evening of grand performances and star-studded presentations. The Oscars, airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, with Nick Offerman serving as the announcer. The show is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red carpet event airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
Star-Studded Performances
Despite initial concerns that the Best Original Song nominees would not be performed, this year’s Oscars telecast will be packed with musical showcases. Six powerhouse female artists will grace the stage with performances celebrating the filmmaking community and honoring industry legends.
Performers:
- Doja Cat
- Cynthia Erivo
- Ariana Grande
- LISA (BLACKPINK)
- Queen Latifah (Quincy Jones tribute)
- RAYE
Erivo and Grande, who star in Wicked, are expected to perform songs from the film, likely opening the show. Queen Latifah will lead a special tribute to legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who passed away in November 2024 at the age of 91. The Los Angeles Master Chorale will also make a special appearance during the ceremony.
A-List Presenters
In addition to the stellar musical acts, a diverse lineup of Hollywood stars will take the stage as presenters, ranging from veteran actors to rising talents.
Presenters:
- Joe Alwyn
- Dave Bautista
- Halle Berry
- Sterling K. Brown
- Penélope Cruz
- Willem Dafoe
- Ana de Armas
- Lily-Rose Depp
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Elle Fanning
- Harrison Ford
- Gal Gadot
- Andrew Garfield
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Selena Gomez
- Goldie Hawn
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Scarlett Johansson
- John Lithgow
- Cillian Murphy
- Connie Nielsen
- Amy Poehler
- Margaret Qualley
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph
- Alba Rohrwacher
- Zoe Saldaña
- June Squibb
- Ben Stiller
- Emma Stone
- Oprah Winfrey
- Bowen Yang
- Rachel Zegler
The Academy has hinted at surprise appearances and unannounced cameos throughout the night, making this year’s event even more exciting.
With a combination of thrilling performances, heartfelt tributes, and Hollywood’s biggest names, the 2025 Oscars are set to be a memorable celebration of film and music.
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