Oscars 2025: Full list of presenters at the 97th Academy Awards
Get the latest updates on the 97th Academy Awards! Find out who will be presenting at the Oscars 2025 and which Hollywood stars are set to take the stage.
As the 2025 Oscars draws near, the list of presenters continues to generate buzz among fans and industry insiders alike. While the nominees are always the center of attention, the presenters play a pivotal role in making the evening a memorable experience. Whether they are honoring the best in film or introducing exciting new categories, these stars bring an extra layer of charm and energy to the Oscars stage. Here’s everything you need to know about who will be presenting at the 97th Academy Awards, and what to expect from one of the biggest nights in entertainment.
Oscar-winning stars Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., and Da’Vine Joy Randolph are among the 36 celebrities announced as presenters for the 97th Academy Awards, taking place this Sunday. These stars, all previous Academy Award winners, will be lending their presence to the prestigious event.
Last year’s Oscar winners take the stage
Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. both took home Oscars in 2024 for 'Oppenheimer'—Murphy won 'Best Actor', while Downey received 'Best Supporting Actor'. Emma Stone won 'Best Actress' for her role in 'Poor Things', and Da’Vine Joy Randolph claimed the 'Best Supporting Actress' award for 'The Holdovers'.
Robert Downey Jr., Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy were last year's main winners. Photo: 7ABC
It’s tradition for the previous year’s Oscar winners to return the following year as presenters in categories of the opposite gender. Therefore, fans can expect Murphy and Downey to present 'Best Actress' and 'Best Supporting Actress', while Stone and Randolph will present 'Best Actor' and 'Best Supporting Actor', respectively.
Other star-studded presenters announced
According to ABC, several other celebrities will be presenting awards during the ceremony. Some of the most exciting names on the list include Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaña, and Rachel Zegler. Saldaña, who is also nominated for 'Best Supporting Actress' for her role in 'Emilia Pérez', will be joining the stage alongside these iconic actors.
Zoe Saldaña, Samuel L. Jackson and Rachel Zegler are among the lineup of presenters. Photo: Deadline
In addition to the previously mentioned names, ABC reports that even more stars will join the presenters list before Sunday’s ceremony. These include Joe Alwyn, Sterling K. Brown, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, and Selena Gomez. Legendary names like Goldie Hawn, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Connie Nielsen, Amy Poehler, June Squibb, Ben Stiller, Oprah Winfrey, and Bowen Yang are also set to present.
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Host and streaming options for the 97th Oscars
The Oscars 2025 ceremony will be hosted by comedian and former talk show host Conan O'Brien. For the first time, the ceremony will be streamed live on Hulu, in addition to its regular broadcast on ABC. The event will take place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles and is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.