Oscars 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Presenter Lineup and Full Nominee List
The excitement for the 98th Academy Awards is building as the show's executive producers have announced a fresh batch of celebrity presenters for the March 15 ceremony. Hollywood A-listers Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, and Maya Rudolph are confirmed to take the stage, joining an already impressive roster of talent.
New Presenters Announced for the Prestigious Event
In an official announcement posted on the Academy's social media handle, the organization introduced the "second slate of presenters" for this year's Oscars. The post revealed that "One Battle After Another" star Chase Infiniti, who was surprisingly overlooked for a Best Actress nomination this year, will be presenting. She is joined by last year's Best Actress nominee Demi Moore, as well as Maya Rudolph and Kumail Nanjiani.
These new presenters will join the previously announced group of last year's Oscar winners, who are set to return to present trophies. This includes Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison (Best Actor winners) and Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldana (Supporting Actor winners). Notably, Saldana, Madison, and Culkin all became first-time Oscar winners last year, while Brody secured his second Best Actor trophy for his role in "The Brutalist."
Record-Breaking Nominations and Leading Contenders
The film "Sinners" has emerged as this year's leading nominee, making history by breaking the record for the most nominations received by a single film with an impressive 16 nominations. This surpasses previous benchmarks and sets the stage for a potentially historic night.
The Oscars traditionally feature previous year's winners presenting awards in the acting categories, a tradition that continues this year with the return of Brody, Madison, Culkin, and Saldana.
Complete List of Acting Nominees for 2025 Oscars
Best Actress Nominees:
- Jessie Buckley for "Hamnet"
- Rose Byrne for "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You"
- Renate Reinsve for "Sentimental Value"
- Emma Stone for "Bugonia"
- Kate Hudson for "Song Sung Blue"
Best Actor Nominees:
- Timothee Chalamet for "Marty Supreme"
- Leonardo DiCaprio for "One Battle After Another"
- Ethan Hawke for "Blue Moon"
- Michael B. Jordan for "Sinners"
- Wagner Moura for "The Secret Agent"
Supporting Actor Nominees:
- Jacob Elordi for "Frankenstein"
- Sean Penn for "One Battle After Another"
- Benicio del Toro for "One Battle After Another"
- Stellan Skarsgard for "Sentimental Value"
- Delroy Lindo for "Sinners"
Supporting Actress Nominees:
- Elle Fanning for "Sentimental Value"
- Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for "Sentimental Value"
- Amy Madigan for "Weapons"
- Wunmi Mosaku for "Sinners"
- Teyana Taylor for "One Battle After Another"
Musical Performances and Show Details
The Oscars ceremony will feature live performances of this year's Best Song nominees. The musical lineup includes "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" and "I Lied to You" from "Sinners." These performances promise to add an extra layer of entertainment to the already glamorous event.
The 98th Academy Awards will be hosted by Conan O'Brien and will air live on ABC. The broadcast begins at 7 p.m. Eastern Time / 4 p.m. Pacific Time on March 15. According to producers, more presenters will be announced over the next two weeks leading up to the ceremony, ensuring that the star power continues to build.
This year's Oscars ceremony promises to be a memorable celebration of cinematic achievement, with record-breaking nominations, returning winners as presenters, and a host of Hollywood's biggest names gracing the stage. As the film industry prepares for its biggest night, all eyes will be on the Dolby Theatre to see who takes home the coveted golden statues.
