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The Oscars 2025: A Night to Remember
The 97th edition of the Academy Awards is currently underway, celebrating excellence in both artistic and technical aspects of filmmaking. Hosted annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), this year’s ceremony honors outstanding achievements across 23 categories. With comedian Conan O’Brien making his debut as host, the 2025 Oscars promise to be a grand spectacle, bringing together the biggest names in the entertainment industry.
Oscar 2025 Nominations: Who’s in the Running?
Leading this year’s nominations is Emilia Pérez, with an impressive 13 nods, including Best Picture and Best Director. In the Best Picture race, Emilia Pérez faces competition from Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, and Wicked. While the Best Actor category features Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan, competing for the Best Actress award are Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, and Fernanda Torres.
When and Where to Watch the Oscar Awards 2025?
The Academy Awards are being held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. For the first time, the Oscars will be streamed live on JioHotstar, starting at 5:30 am IST on Monday, March 3. Television viewers can tune in on Star Movies and Star Movies Select.
Diverse Mix of Films in the Running for Best Picture
Interestingly, this year’s Best Picture lineup for Oscar Awards 2025 showcases a diverse mix of films. While big-budget films like Dune: Part Two and Wicked have dominated the box office, the nominees also include mid-budget successes, indie standouts, and streaming releases. Collectively, the films have grossed approximately $2 billion worldwide, with Wicked alone earning $472 million in North America — more than all the other nominees combined. Emilia Pérez, which did not have a domestic theatrical release, has, nonetheless, made $15 million globally.
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Why the Oscars 2025 Matter
The Academy Awards are a prestigious recognition of outstanding achievements in the film industry, and this year’s ceremony promises to be an unforgettable night. With a diverse range of films and performances recognized, the Oscars 2025 will provide a platform for talent to shine, inspire, and entertain. Stay tuned for the latest updates and results from the 97th Academy Awards!
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