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.
Included in the list of presenters for this year’s Oscars event are the esteemed performers Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, and Zoe Saldaña. Additionally, the Academy has announced that Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Alba Rohrwacher, and Rachel Zegler will be integral in announcing the evening’s major victors.
Zoe Saldaña: Both a Presenter and a Nominee
One of the standout presenters, Zoe Saldaña, is also a nominee for Best Supporting Actress for her performance 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.
Important Information Regarding the Ceremony
The 2025 Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by American comedian Conan O’Brien, adding his signature wit to the prestigious event. In Spain, the awards will be broadcast live on Movistar+.
Another significant attendee will be Karla Sofía Gascón, the Spanish actress up for Best Female Performance. Her presence comes after weeks of controversy involving resurfaced posts from her X (formerly Twitter) account, yet she is anticipated to be one of the evening’s most discussed celebrities.
The Order of Award Presentations at the 2025 Oscars
The Oscars will follow this order for the presentation of awards:
- 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
Featuring an impressive roster of presenters, heartfelt acceptance speeches, and the presence of Hollywood’s elite, the 97th Academy Awards is set to be one of the most memorable evenings in film history.
