When Is Oscars 2025? Get All the Key Dates for Oscars Season!

When is Oscars 2025? Where can I watch Oscars 2025? We have the answers to those questions right here. 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. Be sure to watch on ABC.com. 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®. 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.


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