2025 Oscar Winners: Highlights of the 97th Academy Awards

The Hollywood Reporter is counting down to the 2025 Oscars with a streaming pre-show that will deliver expert analysis, insider predictions and behind-the-scenes coverage ahead of Hollywood's biggest night. Straight from the iconic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, right across the street from the home of the Academy Awards, the Dolby Theatre, THR's film and awards experts will weigh in on the ceremony's top categories, including best actor, best actress and best picture, ultimately revealing their final predictions for who will take home the honors on Sunday night. The pre-show will also feature a deep dive into past and present red carpet fashion trends, exclusive details on the hottest Oscar-night parties and private events, a look behind the scenes at what it takes to bring the Academy Awards telecast to life, what to expect from Conan O'Brien as this year's host, a preview of the ceremony's musical performances, category and nominee spotlights and much more.

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