Movie buffs get ready because the 2025 Oscars ceremony just had a last-minute switcheroo that's got everyone talking! Harrison Ford was all set to present at the big show but unfortunately he had to bow out. Don't worry though because in true Hollywood style another legend is stepping up to take his place and it's someone pretty awesome.
Harrison Ford Sidelines Oscars Gig Due to Shingles But Was Ready to Bring the Charm
So what happened? Well Harrison Ford was unfortunately diagnosed with shingles just days before the Oscars ceremony. His publicist confirmed that the 82-year-old actor had to cancel his presenting gig to rest up and recover. Shingles is no joke and health comes first of course. We are sending all the good vibes to Mr. Ford for a speedy recovery!
It's a bummer because Harrison Ford was actually announced as one of the presenters just a week before alongside a whole bunch of other stars. Plus he was kind of having a moment this award season. Remember that hilarious bit at the SAG Awards where he was snacking on a chip during Jessica Williams' speech? And Ariana Grande's mom admitting her celebrity crush on him at the Golden Globes? Yeah Harrison Ford was bringing the charm and everyone was loving it. Sadly shingles had other plans for his Oscars night.
From Star Wars to the Oscars Stage: Mark Hamill Steps In to Present in Last-Minute Switch
But fear not Oscars fans because the show must go on and who better to step in than Harrison Ford's old pal from a galaxy far far away? That's right Mark Hamill aka Luke Skywalker himself is now confirmed as an Oscars presenter! Talk about a fantastic replacement. It's like a Star Wars reunion on the Oscars stage in a way even if Han Solo and Luke Skywalker are just presenting separately.
The Oscars ceremony is still packed with star power even with the presenter change. Besides Mark Hamill you can still expect to see a galaxy of stars handing out those golden statues. We're talking names like Halle Berry Penelope Cruz Scarlett Johansson and so many more. Check out the list below for the full lineup of presenters we know about so far.
Everything You Need to Know to Watch the 97th Annual Academy Awards
The 97th annual Academy Awards are happening on Sunday March 2 2025. Get ready to tune in at 7 p.m. ET or 4 p.m. PT. This year Conan O'Brien is taking on hosting duties. He promised some laughs and you know Conan always delivers.
Want to watch live? You can catch the Oscars on ABC or stream it live for the first time ever on Hulu. If you are a cord-cutter other streaming services like Hulu Live TV YouTubeTV and FuboTV will also be airing the show. Missed it live? No worries! You can stream the whole shebang the next day on ABC.com and Hulu.
And don't forget the red carpet action. Live red carpet coverage kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET or 12:30 p.m. PT. You can watch that on ABC or stream it on OnTheRedCarpet.com and their Facebook and YouTube pages. Get ready for the fashion the interviews and all the pre-show buzz.
Wondering who the big nominees are? Well "Anora" took home Best Picture but there were a bunch of other amazing films in the running like "Emilia Pérez" "The Brutalist" and "Wicked." Adrien Brody won Best Actor for "The Brutalist" and Mikey Madison snagged Best Actress for "Anora." It was a night of surprises and celebrations for sure.
Confirmed Presenters at the 2025 Oscars (So Far):
- Mark Hamill
- Halle Berry
- Penélope Cruz
- Elle Fanning
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Scarlett Johansson
- John Lithgow
- Amy Poehler
- June Squibb
- Bowen Yang
- Emma Stone
- Cillian Murphy
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Dave Bautista
- Gal Gadot
- Andrew Garfield
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Margaret Qualley
- Alba Rohrwacher
- Zoe Saldaña
- Rachel Zegler
- Miles Teller
- Miley Cyrus
Get Your Popcorn Ready: The Oscars Are Almost Here (and Mark Hamill is Coming!)
So while it's a shame Harrison Ford can't make it to the Oscars this year we are definitely excited to see Mark Hamill step onto that stage. It's going to be a night of movie magic laughs and hopefully some memorable moments. Make sure to tune in to the 97th Academy Awards on March 2nd and see who takes home the gold and what surprises are in store. And let's all give a big cheer for Mark Hamill for being the hero we needed and stepping up at the last minute!