How Oscar voting works

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the eventual winners at this year’s Oscars ceremony will take their first steps on the road to glory. That’s because voting for the 2025 Oscar nominees starts on Jan. 8 and runs through Jan. 12.

How does Oscar voting work? Gold Derby asked editor-in-chief Debra Birnbaum and senior editor Marcus James Dixon to explain the process in great detail and answer every burning question about how Oscar nominees and winners are chosen each year.

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