Oscars 2025: Order of awards, and list of categories

The 97th annual Oscars are here, with stars shining on the red carpet, ready for a night of excitement. Be sure to watch until the end, as the Best Picture is always announced last. "Emilia Pérez" leads with 13 nominations, while "The Brutalist" and "Wicked" are close behind with 10 each. 

The exciting lineup is hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, his very first Oscars, and he’s not alone. This year’s awards will shine with star-studded presenters, including last year's Oscar winners in the acting categories: Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., and Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

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The gala features 23 total categories and kicks off at 7 p.m. ET at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Here’s what you can expect and the order of awards for the evening.

Here is the Order for the Oscar's Awards:

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

The countdown to the grand finale at this year's Academy Awards is filled with suspense and high expectations, as the ceremony reserves the most coveted awards for the last moments. Best Actor, Director, and Actress categories will precede the night's ultimate prize, Best Picture. Contenders for this prestigious award include films like "Anora," "The Brutalist," and "A Complete Unknown," alongside "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two," and "Emilia Pérez."

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The roster continues with powerful entries such as "I’m Still Here," "Nickel Boys," "The Substance," and "Wicked." Adding to the excitement, we're all cheering for Zoe Saldana, a celebrated Latina powerhouse previously honored by HOLA! USA, nominated for Best Supporting Actress. Her presence lights up the screen and the red carpet. So, who are you staying up to see win at this year's Oscars?