For many involved in the Oscars, the fires have been felt acutely. O'Brien's Pacific Palisades home survived but his family has been unable to go back to it. O'Brien's assistant and podcast co-host Sona Movsesian lost her home.

Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy and Da'Vine Joy Randolph have been announced as the first group of presenters for the 2025 Oscars, as per The Hollywood Reporter. All four presenters announced went home with an Academy Award at the previous year's ceremony.

They know what it’s like to hear their name called—now they’re passing the honor on. Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone are returning to the Dolby Theatre stage to present at the 97th Oscars. Watch the Oscars LIVE Sunday, March 2, at 7e/4p on… pic.twitter.com/24g91NmhQ1

The new names join previously announced presenters Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Emma Stone.

Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, John Lithgow, June Squibb, and Bowen Yang will also present at the ceremony on March 2.

Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson and more will also present at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2 The 2025 Oscars just got an extra ounce of star power. As the 97th annual Academy Awards approaches, executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced a new batch of presenters on Tuesday,