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March 17, 2025

HOST CONAN O’BRIEN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS RAJ KAPOOR AND KATY MULLAN REUNITE FOR 98TH OSCARS®

For a second consecutive year, Emmy® Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian Conan O’Brien will return to host “The Oscars®” broadcast, and Emmy Award-winning live television event producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan return as the show’s executive producers for the third consecutive year; Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang announced today. Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney will return as producers for a second time, and Sweeney will also serve as a writer. The 98th Oscars will air live on ABC Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT. “We are thrilled to bring back Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 98th Oscars!” said Kramer and Yang. “This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way. Conan was the perfect host – skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence. It is an honor to be workin

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March 2, 2025

‘The Oscars®’ Hits Five-Year High Topping Last Year in Total Viewers and Key Adult Demographic, Ranking as No. 1 Primetime Telecast of the Season

Additional photos are available here. “The Oscars®” (7:00-10:50 p.m. EST) “The Oscars” took place Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The show aired live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu, and aired live in more than 200 territories worldwide. Featuring first-time host Conan O’Brien leading a spectacular telecast, the 97th Oscars grew its overall audience for the fourth consecutive year, delivering a five-year high in both Total Viewers (19.69 million) and Adults 18-49 (4.54 rating) – since 2/9/20. Versus the previous year, “The Oscars” increased in Total Viewers (+1% – 19.69 million vs. 19.49 million) and in Adults 18-49 (+19% – 4.54 rating vs. 3.82 rating). In addition, driven by younger viewing, the show improved in Adults 18-34 (+ 28% – 3.92 rating vs. 3.05 rating), delivering the highest rating among the young Adult demo in six years – since 2/24/19. “The Oscars” stands as the 1 primetime entertainment telecast in both Total Viewers (19.69 million) and Adults

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February 26, 2025

MORE STARS TAPPED TO PRESENT AT 97TH OSCARS®: DAVE BAUTISTA, HARRISON FORD, GAL GADOT, ANDREW GARFIELD, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, MARGARET QUALLEY, ALBA ROHRWACHER, ZOE SALDAÑA AND RACHEL ZEGLER

Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaña and Rachel Zegler will present at the 97th Oscars®; executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red-carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Previously announced Oscars presenters 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. The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show leading up to the ceremony. The 97th Oscars will be held Sunday

Press Release - Specials

February 25, 2025

THE COUNTDOWN TO HOLLYWOOD’S BIGGEST NIGHT IS ON!

The stars are assembling for Hollywood’s Biggest Night with exciting programming leading up to “The Oscars®.” Multihyphenate Julianne Hough and television personality Jesse Palmer will host “The Oscars Red Carpet Show,” the official lead-in to the 97th Oscars on Sunday, March 2, airing at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST on ABC. This marks Jesse Palmer’s inaugural year and Hough’s second consecutive year hosting the official pre-show. The 30-minute special will highlight Oscar® nominees, performers and presenters, and provide a multiview experience of the red-carpet arrivals, giving the audience every can’t-miss moment from Hollywood’s biggest celebration. “The 97th Oscars Red Carpet Show” is executive produced by David Chamberlin, Full Day Productions. ABC News’ live coverage of “The Oscars” kicks off on “Good Morning America,” Wednesday, Feb. 26, with Lara Spencer in Los Angeles. On Friday, Feb. 28, Spencer will be joined by ABC News chief international correspondent James Longman as wel

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February 24, 2025

DOJA CAT, CYNTHIA ERIVO, ARIANA GRANDE, LISA OF BLACKPINK, QUEEN LATIFAH AND RAYE TO PERFORM AT 97TH OSCARS®

Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and RAYE will participate in showstopping performances celebrating the filmmaking community and some of its legends at the 97th Oscars®; executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today. The show also will feature a special appearance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red-carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show leading up to the ceremony. The 97th Oscars will be held Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and airs live in more than 200 territories worldwide. About The Academy The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is home to a global membership of more than 10,5

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February 19, 2025

STARS CONTINUE TO LINE UP FOR THE 97TH OSCARS®: JOE ALWYN, STERLING K. BROWN, WILLEM DAFOE, ANA DE ARMAS, LILY-ROSE DEPP, SELENA GOMEZ, GOLDIE HAWN, CONNIE NIELSEN, BEN STILLER AND OPRAH WINFREY

Joe Alwyn, Sterling K. Brown, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Selena Gomez, Goldie Hawn, Connie Nielsen, Ben Stiller and Oprah Winfrey will present at the 97th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today. Nick Offerman will serve as the announcer for this year’s show. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red-carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Previously announced Oscars presenters include Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Robert Downey Jr., Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Cillian Murphy, Amy Poehler, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, June Squibb, Emma Stone and Bowen Yang. The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show leading up to the ceremony. The 97th Oscars will be held Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised l

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February 11, 2025

STARS TAKE THE STAGE TO PRESENT AT THE 97TH OSCARS®: HALLE BERRY, PENÉLOPE CRUZ, ELLE FANNING, WHOOPI GOLDBERG, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, JOHN LITHGOW, AMY POEHLER, JUNE SQUIBB AND BOWEN YANG

Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb and Bowen Yang will present at the 97th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red-carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Previously announced Oscars presenters include Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone. The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show in the coming weeks. The 97th Oscars will be held Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and airs live in more than 200 territories worldwide. About The Academy The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is home to a global membership of more than 10,500 of the most

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February 5, 2025

OSCAR® WINNERS ROBERT DOWNEY JR., CILLIAN MURPHY, DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH AND EMMA STONE RETURN TO ‘THE OSCARS®’ STAGE

Academy Award® winners Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone will present at the 97th Oscars®, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced today. All return to the Oscars stage after winning last year in their respective acting categories. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with the official live red-carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show in the coming weeks. The 97th Oscars will be held Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC, streamed live on Hulu and airs live in more than 200 territories worldwide. About The Academy The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is home to a global membership of more than 10,500 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy rec

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February 3, 2025

97TH OSCARS® PRODUCTION TEAM ANNOUNCED

“The Oscars®” executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan today announced members of their production team for the 97th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien and airing live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Rob Paine returns as co-executive producer, and Taryn Hurd and Sarah Levine Hall return as producers. Supervising choreographer Mandy Moore and lighting designers Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz also rejoin the team. Producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney join the team for the first time. Writers for this year’s show include Amberia Allen, José Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Jessie Gaskell, Skyler Higley, Berkley Johnson, Ian Karmel, Brian Kiley, Laurie Kilmartin, Carol Leifer, Jon Macks, Conan O’Brien, Matt O’Brien, Agathe Panaretos and Mike Sweeney. As previously announced, the show’s production team also includes director Hamish Hamilton, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, and music dire

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January 23, 2025

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY EARNS 15 ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATIONS

The Walt Disney Company proudly announces 15 nominations for the 97th Academy Awards® across The Walt Disney Studios (including from 20th Century Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Searchlight Pictures), content brands (Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Documentary Films) and platforms (Disney+ and Hulu). “The Oscars” will air live on ABC and for the first time stream live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST, with the official live red-carpet show airing at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST. The show will also stream internationally on Disney+ and air on broadcast outlets worldwide. Searchlight Pictures garnered 10 nods, with eight for “A Complete Unknown,” including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. The studio also earned two nominations for “A Real Pain,” for Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. Searchlight Pictures has now amassed 23 Best Picture Academy Award nominations

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The Oscars – Press Releases

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HOST CONAN O’BRIEN AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS RAJ KAPOOR AND KATY MULLAN REUNITE FOR 98TH OSCARS®

‘The Oscars®’ Hits Five-Year High Topping Last Year in Total Viewers and Key Adult Demographic, Ranking as No. 1 Primetime Telecast of the Season

MORE STARS TAPPED TO PRESENT AT 97TH OSCARS®: DAVE BAUTISTA, HARRISON FORD, GAL GADOT, ANDREW GARFIELD, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, MARGARET QUALLEY, ALBA ROHRWACHER, ZOE SALDAÑA AND RACHEL ZEGLER

THE COUNTDOWN TO HOLLYWOOD’S BIGGEST NIGHT IS ON!

DOJA CAT, CYNTHIA ERIVO, ARIANA GRANDE, LISA OF BLACKPINK, QUEEN LATIFAH AND RAYE TO PERFORM AT 97TH OSCARS®

STARS CONTINUE TO LINE UP FOR THE 97TH OSCARS®: JOE ALWYN, STERLING K. BROWN, WILLEM DAFOE, ANA DE ARMAS, LILY-ROSE DEPP, SELENA GOMEZ, GOLDIE HAWN, CONNIE NIELSEN, BEN STILLER AND OPRAH WINFREY

STARS TAKE THE STAGE TO PRESENT AT THE 97TH OSCARS®: HALLE BERRY, PENÉLOPE CRUZ, ELLE FANNING, WHOOPI GOLDBERG, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, JOHN LITHGOW, AMY POEHLER, JUNE SQUIBB AND BOWEN YANG

OSCAR® WINNERS ROBERT DOWNEY JR., CILLIAN MURPHY, DA’VINE JOY RANDOLPH AND EMMA STONE RETURN TO ‘THE OSCARS®’ STAGE

97TH OSCARS® PRODUCTION TEAM ANNOUNCED

THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY EARNS 15 ACADEMY AWARD® NOMINATIONS

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