Oscar 2025: Rachel Sennott, Bowen Yang to host nominations after awards show ceremony gets delayed due to LA wildfires

Originally, the Oscar nomination ceremony was scheduled for January 17. However, due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, it was first postponed to January 19 and later rescheduled to January 23.

The 96th Academy Awards is set to take place on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Ahead of the event, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has selected writer-comedians Rachel Sennott and Bowen Yang to announce the nominees. The nominations will be revealed during a live ceremony at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on January 23, 2025. Sennott and Yang, both renowned figures in comedy, are expected to add their unique charm to the event.

Originally, the Oscar nomination ceremony was scheduled for January 17. However, due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, it was first postponed to January 19 and later rescheduled to January 23 as the fires remained uncontrolled. Consequently, the voting period for nominations was extended until January 17.

Audiences eager to watch the live stream of the nominations can tune in via Oscar.com, Oscars.org, and platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. The ceremony will also be broadcast on ABC’s Good Morning America and made available for streaming on ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu.

This year, the Oscar Nominees Luncheon was canceled, with the Academy choosing to donate the $250,000 budget for the event to support victims of the California wildfires, according to reports. Despite the challenges and delays, the prestigious awards show is back on track, with Conan O’Brien set to host the telecast.

Speaking of Rachel Sennott, the actress is celebrated for her performances in Shiva Baby and Bodies Bodies Bodies. Bowen Yang, on the other hand, is a comedy powerhouse and a regular on Saturday Night Live. The duo is anticipated to bring their wit and humor to the task of unveiling the nominees.