Hollywood Stars to Present Awards at the 2025 Oscars

The 97th Academy Awards will showcase a dazzling array of presenters, with the top celebrities of Hollywood gracing the stage to reveal the recipients of the most esteemed accolades in the movie world.

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

Among the notable presenters, Zoe Saldaña has also earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress due to her role as Rita Castro in Emilia Pérez.

She joins an illustrious group of previously announced presenters, which includes Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Emma Stone, and Spanish actress Penélope Cruz.

Key Details About 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:

1. Best Animated Feature
2. Best Supporting Actor
3. Best Supporting Actress
4. Best Documentary Feature
5. Best Live Action Short Film
6. Best Cinematography
7. Best Makeup and Hairstyling
8. Best Costume Design
9. Best International Feature Film
10. Best Documentary Short Subject
11. Best Animated Short Film
12. Best Production Design
13. Best Original Score
14. Best Visual Effects
15. Best Original Screenplay
16. Best Adapted Screenplay
17. Best Sound
18. Best Original Song
19. Best Film Editing
20. Best Director
21. Best Actor
22. Best Actress
23. Best Picture

With a spectacular lineup of presenters, emotional acceptance speeches, and Hollywood’s finest in attendance, the 97th Academy Awards promises to be one of the most unforgettable nights in cinema.