The 95th Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with the organizers announcing the broadcast schedule and venue details through official social channels. The event, a centerpiece of international cinema, was hosted by the American Broadcasting Company in partnership with the Academy, reaffirming a long-standing collaboration to bring the awards to audiences across the United States, Canada, and beyond.
In its official communications, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences clarified that the gala would be conducted in March, continuing a recent trend of shifting the ceremony away from late winter to mid-March. The press materials also highlighted the global reach of the broadcast, noting that the ceremony would be shared across multiple international outlets that have maintained comprehensive coverage since the 1970s, ensuring fans around the world can follow the festivities in real time.
For productions aiming to be considered for Oscar nomination, the process follows a structured timetable. Submissions for general categories were requested by a mid-November deadline, with the initial pre-vote phase beginning in December. The nominations list became public in December, followed by a second round of finalist selections across various categories in January. The final nominations were revealed mid-to-late January, and the ultimate voting period to determine winners ran early March. Throughout this cycle, producers, directors, and studios across North America align their campaigns to maximize visibility among members of the Academy and other voting bodies, a process that has grown increasingly digital and data-driven in recent years. (Source: Academy announcements and industry press coverage.)
The editorial focus for this edition also touched on longstanding industry debates, including a prominent incident that captured media attention earlier in the year. The Academy addressed the event as part of its ongoing effort to uphold the ceremony’s integrity and to ensure a respectful, professional experience for guests and nominees. The discussion underscored the importance of safeguarding the ceremony’s reputation while continuing to celebrate artistic achievement across film, television, and digital content, an objective that resonates with audiences in Canada, the United States, and global viewers who tune in for the celebration of creative excellence. (Source: contemporary coverage and official replies from the Academy.)