10 April 2024 – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 97th Oscars(R) 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(R) Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

Academy key dates for the 2024 Oscars season are as follows:

• General entry, Best Picture, RAISE submission deadline Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
• Governors Awards Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
• Preliminary voting begins 9 a.m. PST Monday, Dec. 9, 2024
• Preliminary voting ends 5 p.m. PST Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
• Oscars Shortlists Announcement Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
• Eligibility period ends Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024
• Nominations voting begins 9 a.m. PST Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025
• Nominations voting ends 5 p.m. PST Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025
• Oscars Nominations Announcement Friday, Jan. 17, 2025
• Oscars Nominees Luncheon Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
• Finals voting begins 9 a.m. PST Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025
• Finals voting ends 5 p.m. PST Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
• Scientific and Technical Awards Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

97th Oscars Sunday, March 2, 2025. All dates for the 97th Academy Awards are subject to change.

About The Academy

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is home to a global membership of more than 10,500 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy recognizes and celebrates all aspects of the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars(R). With the world’s largest film museum and collection, the Academy preserves our cinematic history and presents honest and powerful programs about cinema’s past, present, and future. Across all initiatives, the Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films.