The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hosted its 2025 Oscar Nominees Dinner at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The event, which replaced the traditional nominees luncheon canceled due to recent wildfires, featured cocktails, dinner, and the annual class photo. Notable attendees included Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Zoe Saldaña, Sebastian Stan, Adrien Brody, and Ralph Fiennes, among others. The gathering allowed nominees to mingle ahead of the 97th Academy Awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday, March 2. Ariana Grande wore a black dress with pink feathers, while Demi Moore opted for a white pantsuit. The class photo, taken in the museum's David Geffen Theater, featured 172 nominees, including first-time and veteran contenders. Academy President Janet Yang addressed the attendees, noting the event's delay due to wildfires and highlighting the tradition of honoring cinematic talent. Karla Sofia Gascon, a nominee for 'Emilia Perez,' was notably absent. The dinner menu included New York steak, roasted salmon, and black pepper gnocchi cacio e pepe.