98TH OSCARS®: Awards rules and campaign promotional regulations approved

AWARDS RULES AND CAMPAIGN PROMOTIONAL REGULATIONS

APPROVED FOR 98TH OSCARS®

The Academy Announces Key Dates for 2025 Awards Season

Viewing All Nominated Films in Each Respective Category

Now Required in Finals Voting

Rules Codified for the Inaugural Academy Award® for Achievement in Casting

The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved awards rules and campaign promotional regulations for the 98th Academy Awards®. In addition, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced key dates for the 2025 awards season. As previously announced, the 98th Oscars® will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

In a procedural change, Academy members must now watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round for the Oscars®. All designated nominees will also be included on the final ballot.

Category rules for eligibility and voting for the inaugural Academy Award® for Achievement in Casting have been codified. There will be a preliminary round of voting to determine a shortlist of 10 films, and prior to nominations voting, Casting Directors Branch members will be invited to view a “bake-off” presentation of the shortlisted achievements, including a Q&A with the designated nominees.

Other substantive awards rules changes include:

• In the rules for film eligibility, the following language regarding Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been introduced, as recommended by the Academy’s Science and Technology Council:

"With regard to Generative Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools used in the making of the film, the tools neither help nor harm the chances of achieving a nomination. The Academy and each branch will judge the achievement, taking into account the degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship when choosing which movie to award."

• For consideration in the Best Picture category, films released from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, must have shown proof of submission for Producers Guild of America (PGA) mark certification or awards-only determination no later than September 10, 2025. Films released from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, must have shown proof of submission to the PGA no later than November 13, 2025.

• In the Animated Short Film category, voting privileges in the nominations round will be extended to all Academy members who opt in to participate. Members must view all 15 shortlisted films to be eligible to vote in the category.

• In the Cinematography category, there will now be a preliminary round of voting for the Cinematography award to determine a shortlist of between 10 and 20 films.

• In the International Feature Film category, the eligibility requirement regarding creative control has been updated to be inclusive of filmmakers with refugee or asylum status. The submitting country must confirm that creative control of the film was largely in the hands of citizens, residents, or individuals with refugee or asylum status in the submitting country.

• For the Music categories, there will now be a separate, earlier deadline of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT for song submissions. Original Score submissions will be due no later than Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT.

Academy key dates, including submission deadlines and voting periods, for the 2025 Oscars season are as follows:

• First submission deadline for Animated Short Film, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film, and Live Action Short Film categories: Thursday, August 14, 2025

• First submission deadline for General Entry categories, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture, and RAISE form: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

• Submission deadline for International Feature Film: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

• Student Academy Awards: Monday, October 6, 2025

• Final submission deadline for Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Film, and Live Action Short Film categories: Thursday, October 9, 2025

• Submission deadline for Music (Original Song): Wednesday, October 15, 2025

• Final submission deadline for Documentary Feature Film: Thursday, October 16, 2025

• Submission deadline for Music (Original Score): Monday, November 3, 2025

• Final submission deadline for General Entry categories, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture, and RAISE form: Thursday, November 13, 2025

• Governors Awards: Sunday, November 16, 2025

• Preliminary voting begins: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 9 a.m. PT

• Preliminary voting ends: Friday, December 12, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT

• Oscars Shortlists Announcement: Tuesday, December 16, 2025

• Casting, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound, and Visual Effects nominating screenings (bake-offs): Saturday, January 10, and Sunday, January 11, 2026

• Nominations voting begins: Monday, January 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. PT

• Nominations voting ends: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT

• Oscars Nominations Announcement: Thursday, January 22, 2026

• Oscars Nominees Event: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

• Finals voting begins: Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9 a.m. PT

• Finals voting ends: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT

• 98th Oscars: Sunday, March 15, 2026

• Scientific and Technical Awards: Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Academy also updated and clarified formatting and language in the campaign promotional regulations for the 98th Oscars®. The campaign promotional regulations specify how motion picture companies and individuals directly associated with Oscars-eligible motion pictures may promote such motion pictures, achievements, and performances to Academy members, and how Academy members may promote Oscars-eligible motion pictures, achievements, and performances.

Substantive changes to the campaign promotional regulations include:

• Oscar®-qualifying film festivals may now have access to approved mailing houses to share information about festival programming with Academy members.

• Public communications (including any social media posts, reposts, shares, and comments) may not disparage the techniques used in or subject matter of any motion picture. Any Academy member, motion picture company, or individual directly associated with an eligible motion picture found to be in violation will be subject to penalization.

All rules and dates for the 98th Academy Awards are subject to change.

For the complete 98th Academy Awards rules and campaign promotional regulations, visit: oscars.org/rules

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ACADEMY ESTABLISHES STUNT DESIGN AWARD FOR 100TH OSCARS®

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the creation of an annual competitive Academy Award® for Achievement in Stunt Design, beginning with the 100th Academy Awards® for films released in 2027.

“Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. “We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reaching this momentous occasion.”

Category rules for eligibility and voting for the inaugural award will be announced in 2027 with the complete 100th Academy Awards Rules. The specifics of the award’s presentation will be determined by the Academy’s Board of Governors and executive leadership at a future date.

More than 100 stunt professionals are members of the Academy’s Production and Technology Branch.

The last new award category created was Achievement in Casting, established in 2024 and beginning with the 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025.

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DIEGO LUNA TO HOST ACADEMY’S SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL AWARDS

Actor, director and producer Diego Luna will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. During the evening he will present 14 achievements, which were previously announced in January.

Achievements receiving Scientific and Technical Awards must demonstrate a proven record of contributing significant value to the process of making motion pictures. In addition, an Academy Award of Merit (an Oscar® statuette) will be presented at the ceremony to collectively recognize “all the individuals who have developed and supported captioning technology, whether open or closed, for film.”

Luna currently stars in and executive produces the Emmy®-nominated and Peabody Award-winning series “Andor,” reprising his role as Cassian Andor from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Recently, he appeared in the limited series “La Máquina,” earning a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. His filmography includes such notable works as “Y Tu Mamá También,” “Frida” and the upcoming film “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” He has also directed several films, including “Cesar Chavez” and “Mr. Pig.” Luna co-founded the production company La Corriente del Golfo, which focuses on developing Mexican stories and talent.

For more information about the Scientific and Technical Awards, please visit www.oscars.org/sci-tech.

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THE ACADEMY ANNOUNCES THE JANET YANG ENDOWMENT TO CELEBRATE AND PRESERVE ASIAN, ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER FILMMAKING

 

  

   

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the creation of the Janet Yang Endowment to Celebrate and Preserve Asian and AAPI filmmaking as part of Academy100, a global revenue diversification and outreach campaign designed to expand the Academy’s worldwide scope, ensure the success of its next 100 years, and connect audiences through their shared love of cinema. This endowment will, in perpetuity, celebrate the legacy, impact, and contributions of Asian and AAPI filmmakers and provide essential funding and resources to support Asian and AAPI programming at the Academy Museum, as well as the acquisition and preservation of Asian and AAPI-related film items in the Academy Collection. The endowment honors the legacy of Yang, the first Asian American president of the Academy, whose dedication to advancing diversity has helped pave the way for greater representation in entertainment and beyond.

“As a proud Asian American, it has been a privilege to serve alongside Janet Yang in support and celebration of Asian and AAPI filmmakers.” said Academy Museum Director and President Amy Homma. “This endowment builds upon the work the Academy has been doing for decades through our Academy Collection and now through the museum, to share Asian cinema through preservation, public programming, and exhibition.”

“As the Academy continues to expand its global presence, the future of our non-profit cultural institution is strengthened by deepening our reach and impact with the international film community, including Asian and AAPI communities,” said Academy President Janet Yang. “I am so honored that this endowment will support the preservation of international cinema and the education of future generations of filmmakers, cinephiles, and filmgoers.”

In honor of the launch of the endowment, the museum will screen a limited series of Chinese-language films titled Raising the Lantern: A Celebration of Chinese-Language Cinema, running April 10 through May 24, guest programmed by Yang. The series features films submitted by mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan for consideration for the Academy Awards® International Feature Film category. On May 9, director Ang Lee will join Yang in person for an on-stage conversation following a presentation of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) in 35mm from a print from the Academy Film Archive. Ahead of the May 9 screening, Gold House and the Academy Museum will co-host a reception honoring Yang and her legacy.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures advances the understanding, celebration, and preservation of cinema through inclusive and accessible exhibitions, screenings, programs, initiatives, and collections. Since opening, objects on view from Asian and AAPI films have included costumes from Eiko Ishioka’s collection and Jessica Yu’s powerful Oscar® acceptance speech. The museum has also featured a gallery devoted to the iconic work of Bruce Lee, and the museum’s inaugural temporary exhibition, Hayao Miyazaki, was the first major North American museum retrospective dedicated to the Japanese animator and filmmaker. In March 2025, the museum opened Director’s Inspiration: Bong Joon Ho, the first exhibition dedicated to the internationally acclaimed, Oscar-winning film director. It is on view now through January 10, 2027.

The Academy Museum also features Asian and AAPI films through year-round film programming from notable filmmakers such as Gregg Araki, Joan Chen, Arthur Dong, Bong Joon Ho, Sammo Hung, Song Kang-ho, Lisa Lu, Yasujirō Ozu, S.S. Rajamouli, Satyajit Ray, Yim Soon-rye, and Youn Yuh-jung. Programs often feature special in-person appearances. 

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The Academy Oscars: To partner with global University programs for screenwriting labs and filmmaker for the Nicholl fellowships in screenwriting

 

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting, an international program that identifies and nurtures talented new screenwriters, will now exclusively partner with global university programs, screenwriting labs and filmmaker programs to select Nicholl fellows. Each partner will vet and submit scripts for consideration for an Academy Nicholl Fellowship, and The Black List will serve as a portal for public submissions. All scripts submitted by partners will be read and reviewed by Academy members.

“As part of the globalization of the Academy and to deepen our relationship with educational partners around the U.S. and the world, we are excited to evolve the Nicholl Fellowships program to include a stronger connection to universities, screenwriting labs and filmmaker programs and their incredible pool of emerging talent,” said Howard Berger, Academy governor and president of the Academy Foundation Board. “Our commitment to discovering and supporting new voices remains stronger than ever, and I’m thankful to my fellow Academy members for dedicating their time and expertise to support this mission.”

Nicholl fellows receive support from the Academy and mentorship from an Academy member throughout their fellowship year. They also participate in a week of virtual seminars, a virtual meet and greet with the Nicholl Fellowships committee, and in-person networking events. Fellows additionally receive ongoing career advancement support through the Gold Alumni Program, which provides continued access, opportunity, professional development and education for alumni of the Academy’s talent development programs.

Nicholl program partners for 2025 include:

American Film Institute

Australian Film Television and Radio School

Bangkok University

Berlin International Film Festival

The Black List

California Institute of the Arts

California State University, Los Angeles

CAPE

Chapman University

Columbia University

Edinburgh Napier University

Gold House

Howard University

IFFR Pro

Latino Film Institute

London Film School

Loyola Marymount University

New York University

Northwestern University

RMIT University

Savannah College of Art and Design

Sundance Institute

Toronto International Film Festival

Toronto Metropolitan University

Universidad del Cine

University of Arts London

University of California, Los Angeles

University of Cape Town

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

University of Oxford

University of Texas at Austin

Urbanworld Festival

Victoria University of Wellington

Partner script submissions to the Academy will open in late July, and the deadline will be in late August. Nicholl fellows will be awarded in spring 2026.

Fellowships are awarded with the understanding that recipients will complete feature-length screenplays during their fellowship year. The Academy acquires no rights to the works of Nicholl fellows and does not involve itself commercially in any way with their completed scripts.

The Nicholl Fellowships were established in 1985 through the support of Gee Nicholl in memory of her husband, Don Nicholl. One hundred eighty-six fellowships have been awarded since 1986.

For more information and updates on the Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting and its partners, visit oscars.org/nicholl.

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98Th Oscars®: HOST CONAN O’BRIEN and EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS RAJ KAPOOR AND KATY MULLAN REUNITE

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 on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

“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 working with them again.”

“The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” said O’Brien.

“Conan delivered an unforgettable performance at ‘The Oscars,’ and we’re honored to have him and the producing team back next year,” said Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group. “Conan’s unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I’m excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance.”

“We are both so honored to be returning in our roles for the 98th Oscars,” said Kapoor and Mullan. “We can't wait to work with Conan and his entire team as we continue to explore even more special and heartfelt opportunities to celebrate next year's nominees and the impact of film around the world.”

Hosted by O’Brien, the 97th Oscars, held earlier this month on March 2, delivered a five-year high in both total viewers (19.69 million) and adults 18-49 (4.54 rating) and ranked as the number one primetime entertainment telecast in both total viewers and adults for the 2024-2025 season. The 97th Oscars earned 104.2 million total social interactions, ranking as the number one most social TV program season-to-date, outperforming both “The Grammy Awards” (102.2 million interactions) and “The Super Bowl” (62.4 million) this season for the first time on record.

O’Brien is best known for hosting the late-night talk shows “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan.” Before his more than two-decade hosting career, he served as a writer for “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons.” Currently, O’Brien hosts the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast, MAX travel show “Conan O’Brien Must Go” and has a supporting role in the feature film “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” He has won five Primetime Emmys® and earned 31 nominations for his work.

Kapoor has earned eight Emmy Award nominations and won Emmys for his work on the 96th Oscars and for executive producing the Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) “Adele: One Night Only.” In addition to several Oscars shows, Kapoor’s credits include “The Grammy Awards®,” “ACM Awards,” “Latin Grammys,” “The Emmy Awards,” “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration,” “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter” and “The Paris Olympics LA28 Handover Closing Ceremony.”

Mullan is an executive producer, showrunner and partner of the global live event production company Done + Dusted. Her work in live entertainment ranges from producing the London Olympics opening and closing ceremonies to “The Little Mermaid Live!.” She won an Emmy for the 96th Oscars, and her other credits include “Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration,” “Step Into…The Movies,” several Christmas and New Year’s Eve television specials and the “Disney Family Singalong” franchise.

Ross is a producer whose credits include “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” “Conan Without Borders,” “Conan,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien”, “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Kids in the Hall.” He has won a Primetime Emmy and earned 15 nominations for his work.

Sweeney is a producer, writer and director whose credits include “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” “Conan,” “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” He has won three Primetime Emmys and earned 22 nominations for his work.

The 98th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.

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The 97th Academy Awards 2025: Winners, Surprises, and Historic Moments

The 97th Academy Awards have officially concluded held on March 2, 2025, and Hollywood has crowned its latest champions. The Oscars 2025 delivered an unforgettable night filled with emotional speeches, groundbreaking wins, and a few unexpected twists. Whether you missed the ceremony or simply want a recap, The Hidden Review has you covered with a deep dive into this year’s winners, historic achievements, and standout moments.

Here's a comprehensive list of the winners:

Best Picture: Anora

Best Director: Sean Baker for Anora

Best Actor: Adrien Brody for The Brutalist

Best Actress: Mikey Madison for Anora

Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain

Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez

Best Original Screenplay: Sean Baker for Anora

Best Adapted Screenplay: Edward Berger, Volker Bertelmann, and Lisy Christl for Conclave

Best Cinematography: The Brutalist

Best Film Editing: Sean Baker for Anora

Best Production Design: Wicked

Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell for Wicked

Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Dune: Part Two

Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two

Best Original Score: The Brutalist

Best Original Song: "El Mal" from Emilia Pérez

Best Sound: The Substance

Best Animated Feature: Flow

Best International Feature: I'm Still Here (Brazil)

Best Documentary Feature: In the Shadow of the Cypress

Best Documentary Short Subject: No Other Land

Best Animated Short Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra

Best Live Action Short Film: I'm Not a Robot

These winners reflect a diverse and remarkable year in cinema, highlighting both emerging talents and established artists.

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Perform at the 97th Academy Awards: Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Raye

 

SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY THE LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE

THE OSCARS SET TO AIR LIVE MARCH 2, AT 7 P.M. ET/4 P.M. PT,

ON ABC AND HULU

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, 2025, 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 on Sunday, March 2, 2025, 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.

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The 97th Academy Awards: More stars continue to line up 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, 2025, 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 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, 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.

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Hollywood street closures for the 97Th Academy Awards week

To ensure public safety, support security strategies and facilitate the production of this year’s Oscars®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the City of Los Angeles have finalized street closure plans around the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

To accommodate the construction of press risers and pre-show stages along the Oscars red carpet, all lanes of Hollywood Boulevard are closed from Orange Drive to Highland Avenue from 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

MTA will begin re-routing bus traffic and subway trains will bypass the Ovation Hollywood station after the last regularly scheduled train on Saturday, March 1, until the first scheduled train after 6 a.m. on Monday, March 3.

Between Sunday, February 16, and Oscars Sunday, March 2, additional streets and sidewalks will be closed for varying periods.

Details of the closures and maps of affected areas are available from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the Thirteenth District City Council field offices and on the Academy’s website at https://www.oscars.org/closures.

The 97th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, 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.

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