The 97th Academy Awards will feature a star-studded lineup of presenters, as Hollywood’s biggest names take the stage to announce the winners of the most prestigious awards in the film industry.
Among those set to present awards at this year’s Oscars ceremony are renowned actors Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, and Zoe Saldaña. The Academy has also confirmed the participation of Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Alba Rohrwacher, and Rachel Zegler, all of whom will play a key role in unveiling the night’s biggest winners.
Zoe Saldaña Among the Presenters and Nominees
Among the notable presenters, Zoe Saldaña has also earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress due to her role as Rita Castro in Emilia Pérez.
She is part of a prestigious lineup of presenters already disclosed, featuring Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Emma Stone, and the Spanish actress Penélope Cruz.
Key Details About the Ceremony
The 2025 Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The event this year will be hosted by American comedian Conan O’Brien, who will bring his distinctive humor to the esteemed occasion. In Spain, the ceremony will be aired live on Movistar+.
Another notable guest will be Karla Sofía Gascón, the Spanish actress nominated for Best Female Performance. Her attendance follows weeks of controversy surrounding resurfaced posts from her X (formerly Twitter) account, but she is expected to be among the most talked-about stars of the night.
The Order of Award Presentations at the 2025 Oscars
The order for presenting awards at the Oscars will be as follows:
- Best Animated Feature
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Documentary Feature
- Best Live Action Short Film
- Best Cinematography
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling
- Best Costume Design
- Best International Feature Film
- Best Documentary Short Subject
- Best Animated Short Film
- Best Production Design
- Best Original Score
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Original Screenplay
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Best Sound
- Best Original Song
- Best Film Editing
- Best Director
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Picture
With a spectacular lineup of presenters, emotional acceptance speeches, and Hollywood’s finest in attendance, the 97th Academy Awards promises to be one of the most unforgettable nights in cinema.
