Events Local February 27, 2025

Stars Announced for 97th Oscars Ceremony

Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, and Zoe Saldaña will present awards at the 97th Oscars on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The event features numerous star participants and significant nominations.


The Academy announced that actors Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, and Zoe Saldaña will be some of the presenters at the Oscars ceremony this Sunday. They will also be joined by presenters Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Alba Rohrwacher, and Rachel Zegler.

Zoe Saldaña, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Emilia Pérez', joins other previously confirmed artists such as Halle Berry, Scarlett Johansson, Emma Stone, and Penélope Cruz.

The 97th edition of the Oscars will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with American comedian Conan O’Brien as host and will be broadcast live on ABC and Hulu. The gala will start at 4:00 PM local time, with the movie 'Emilia Pérez' leading in nominations with 13.

Karla Sofía Gascón, one of the main stars of the film and nominated for Best Female Performer, will also be present at the ceremony after weeks of silence due to controversies arising from messages on her account.