Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone & Da’Vine Joy Randolph to Present at the 2025 Oscars

The Academy Awards are set to welcome back some of last year’s biggest winners as Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph take the stage—not as nominees, but as presenters. Following their triumphant wins at the 96th Academy Awards, the four stars will return to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 2 to hand out new golden statuettes.

A Stellar Lineup of Oscar Winners

Each of these talented actors made headlines in 2024 with their breathtaking performances:

• Emma Stone secured her second Oscar for Best Actress for her transformative role as Bella Baxter in Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things.

• Cillian Murphy delivered a masterful performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, earning him the Best Actor award.

• Da’Vine Joy Randolph won Best Supporting Actress for her heartfelt portrayal of Mary Lamb in Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers.

• Robert Downey Jr., in a career-defining moment, took home the Best Supporting Actor prize for his role as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer.

For Murphy, Randolph, and Downey Jr., their 2024 wins marked their first-ever Academy Awards. Meanwhile, Stone added another golden statue to her collection, having previously won Best Actress for La La Land in 2017.

Emma Stone’s Emotional Acceptance Speech

When accepting her second Oscar, Stone admitted that she felt overwhelmed and “panicked” about the moment. She shared an inspiring piece of advice given to her by director Yorgos Lanthimos: “Free yourself from this. This isn’t about you. This is about a team coming together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.” A reminder that filmmaking is always a collaborative art form.

While these four Hollywood heavyweights are confirmed, the Academy has yet to unveil the full list of presenters for the 97th Oscars. With anticipation building, fans are eager to see which other A-list stars will join them on stage.

Adding to the excitement, comedy legend Conan O’Brien will take on hosting duties for the first time, bringing his signature wit and charm to the prestigious event.

How to Watch the 2025 Oscars

The Oscars will air live on ABC at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET on March 2, 2025. For the first time ever, the show will also be available for streaming on Hulu, giving audiences a new way to tune in.

The red carpet pre-show will kick off 30 minutes before the ceremony, offering fans a first look at all the glamour and excitement as the biggest names in film arrive at the Dolby Theatre.

This year’s Academy Awards will be produced by an impressive team of industry veterans:

• Executive Producers: Raj Kapoor & Katy Mullan

• Co-Executive Producer: Rob Paine

• Producers: Sarah Levine Hall, Taryn Hurd, Jeff Ross, and Mike Sweeney

• Supervising Choreographer: Mandy Moore

• Lighting Design: Noah Mitz & Bob Dickinson

• Director: Hamish Hamilton

With this powerhouse team behind the scenes and an incredible lineup of presenters, the 2025 Oscars promise to be a night of unforgettable moments, emotional speeches, and Hollywood’s finest celebrating the best in film.