The countdown to the 97th Academy Awards is heating up, with new stars announced to join the star-studded list of presenters. The latest additions include Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaña, and Rachel Zegler, who will take the stage at the prestigious ceremony. The announcement was made by executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor, along with executive producer Katy Mullan.
Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the 97th Oscars® will be broadcast live on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and streamed live on Hulu. The official live red carpet show will kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
In addition to the new presenters, previously announced stars include Joe Alwyn, Halle Berry, Sterling K. Brown, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Robert Downey Jr., Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Selena Gomez, Goldie Hawn, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Cillian Murphy, Connie Nielsen, Amy Poehler, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, June Squibb, Ben Stiller, Emma Stone, Oprah Winfrey, and Bowen Yang. More talent will be revealed in the coming weeks as the big night approaches.
The 97th Oscars will take place at the iconic Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be broadcast live to over 200 territories worldwide. Don’t miss the glamour, excitement, and unforgettable moments of Hollywood’s biggest night!