The Academy and ABC reveal date for the 97th Oscars
Apr 12, 2024
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announced the 97th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
The show will air live at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
Academy key dates for the 2024 Oscars season are as follows:
| General entry, Best Picture, RAISE submission deadline | Thursday, November 14, 2024 |
| Governors Awards | Sunday, November 17, 2024 |
| Preliminary voting begins 9 a.m. PT | Monday, December 9, 2024 |
| Preliminary voting ends 5 p.m. PT | Friday, December 13, 2024 |
| Oscars Shortlists Announcement | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 |
| Eligibility period ends | Tuesday, December 31, 2024 |
| Nominations voting begins 9 a.m. PT | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 |
| Nominations voting ends 5 p.m. PT | Sunday, January 12, 2025 |
| Oscars Nominations Announcement | Friday, January 17, 2025 |
| Oscars Nominees Luncheon | Monday, February 10, 2025 |
| Finals voting begins 9 a.m. PT | Tuesday, February 11, 2025 |
| Finals voting ends 5 p.m. PT | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 |
| Scientific and Technical Awards | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 |
| 97th Oscars | Sunday, March 2, 2025 |
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