The 97th Academy Awards are set to take place on March 2, 2025, with Conan O'Brien hosting the ceremony. Leading the nominations is "Emilia Pérez" with 13 nods, followed by "The Brutalist" and "Wicked," each securing 10 nominations.
How to Watch in India
Indian audiences can tune into the live broadcast on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5:30 AM IST. The ceremony will be available on Star Movies and Star Movies Select channels. For those preferring online streaming, the event will also be live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
Key Nominees
Best Picture Nominees:
- "Anora"
- "The Brutalist"
- "A Complete Unknown"
- "Conclave"
- "Dune: Part Two"
- "Emilia Pérez"
- "I'm Still Here"
- "Nickel Boys"
- "The Substance"
- "Wicked"
Best Director Nominees:
- Jacques Audiard for "Emilia Pérez"
- Sean Baker for "Anora"
- Brady Corbet for "The Brutalist"
- Coralie Fargeat for "The Substance"
- James Mangold for "A Complete Unknown"
Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominees:
- Adrien Brody for "The Brutalist"
- Timothée Chalamet for "A Complete Unknown"
- Colman Domingo for "Sing Sing"
- Ralph Fiennes for "Conclave"
- Sebastian Stan for "The Apprentice"
Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominees:
- Cynthia Erivo for "Wicked"
- Karla Sofía Gascón for "Emilia Pérez"
- Mikey Madison for "Anora"
- Demi Moore for "The Substance"
- Fernanda Torres for "I'm Still Here"
Notably, from India, the short film "Anuja," produced by Guneet Monga and Priyanka Chopra, has been nominated in the Best Short Film (Live Action) category.
Performances and Presenters
The ceremony will feature a special performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, stars of "Wicked," bringing a musical highlight to the event. Presenters include Miley Cyrus, Miles Teller, and several past Oscar winners.
Controversies and Discussions
This year's Oscars have been surrounded by controversies, including past incidents involving nominees and debates over the use of AI in movies. These issues have sparked discussions about the future relevance and ratings of the Oscars.
