We want to know. USA TODAY is launching USA TODAY Movie Meter, a new way to let you choose the nation's best film of the year. With the movie meter, you're the film critic. You'll have the chance to rank all the movies nominated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the Academy Awards on a scale from 1-5.

After devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles, the 97th Academy Awards are going forward. Like the Grammys and other awards shows this year, the ceremony will be transformed by the fires and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has pledged to help its members and the broader film community recover.

Of all the surprises that came out of the 2025 Academy Awards nominations, Angelina Jolie’s snub for Maria was certainly one of the most dizzying. While she was previously considered seriously in contention for an Oscar—having already received a Best Actress Golden Globe nod for her performance—Jolie failed to receive recognition from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences alongside Best Actress nominees Cynthia Erivo,

The Academy uses a ranked-choice voting method, called a preferential ballot, to decide the 'Best Picture' winner. But how does it work?

In a series of announcements in recent weeks, the Academy has revealed a star-studded cast of Oscar presenters.

The 97th Academy Awards are set to be an unforgettable night, with a star-studded lineup of performers gracing the stage during Hollywood's biggest celebration.Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, the acclaimed actors from the Wicked film adaptation,

Conan O'Brien is hosting the Academy Awards for the first time. O'Brien, the late-night host turned podcaster and occasional movie star, said upon the announcement: "America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars."

Apart from Selena Gomez, Joe Alwyn, Ana de Armas, Willem Dafoe and Oprah Winfrey have also been announced as presenters at the Oscar Awards 2025. They have joined the previously announced list of presenters,

The format was revived for the 2024 show — but it won’t be repeated in the categories honoring the on-screen talent.

Join Morehead State University for a special screening of the Student Academy Awards on Feb. 26. Experience award-winning films from emerging filmmakers!