Oscar award: It’s finally here – the 96th Academy

It’s finally here – the 96th Academy Awards are underway at the Dolby Theater in the heart of Hollywood. The telecast started at a new time – 7 p.m. ET on ABC. (Yes, one hour earlier.) Official site of the Academy with history and general information on the Academy Awards , as well as photographs, events and screenings, and press releases. See who won the Oscars in 2025, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. Find out the historical and surprising facts about the 97th annual Academy Awards. The 96th Academy Awards | 2024Experience over nine decades of the Oscars from 1927 to 2025