Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang to announce 2025 Oscar nominations: Here's how to watch it
After its initial delays, the 2025 Oscar nominations are now slated to be announced on January 23, 2025, Thursday, six days after it was supposed to be released. The nominations will be helmed by Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang, who will reveal all 23 categories for the 97th Academy Awards.
Of course, as this is perhaps the most prestigious award ceremony in the world, there would be plenty of movie buffs looking forward to this, Thankfully, the fans will be able to catch the award ceremony live on multiple platforms, including Good Morning America, Hulu, and Disney+. It is slated to air at 5.30 AM PT or 8.30 AM ET.
The main ceremony is set to take place on March 3, 2025. The ceremony will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning television host Conan O'Brien. It would be his first time hosting the ceremony.
Where to watch the 2025 Oscar nominations?
There are multiple ways of watching the 2025 Oscar nominations this year. The event will stream live at 5.30 AM PT or 8.30 AM ET on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The event will air live on Good Morning America, ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu.
Additionally, the ceremony will also be live-streamed on Oscars.com, Oscars.org, and the Academy's digital platforms. The digital platforms include TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
The full list of nominations will also be made available on most platforms for fans who miss catching the ceremony live.
The nominations will take place at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater, from where they will be streamed live.
Who are Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang? All about the actors set to announce the 2025 Oscar nominations
Both of the actors set to announce the Oscar nominations are well-respected professionals in their own right. Rachael Sennott has worked in multiple acclaimed movies like Shiva Baby, Bodies Bodies Bodies, and Bottoms, among others. She has also worked in TV shows like The Idol and Call Your Mother.
As for Bowen Yang, he is best known for his work in Saturday Night Live, which remains one of the most acclaimed shows on the planet. Moreover, he also has numerous acting credits, including his most recent one in Wicked. He is soon set to star in the remake of The Wedding Banquet.
When were the Oscar nominations initially set to be announced and why were they delayed?
The Oscar nominations were originally set to be announced on January 17, 2025. This was delayed to January 19 due to the Los Angeles wildfires, which brought the entire Hollywood to a standstill. It was rescheduled for the same reason again on January 19, and now it will take place on January 23, 2025, six days after the originally planned date.
Meanwhile, there are a lot of fans eagerly waiting to see which of the films and actors make it to the most coveted ceremony of the year.
Catch the 2025 Oscar nominations live on January 23, 2025, and stay tuned for more updates.
