The Academy Award nominations are officially out ... time to grab your 2025 Oscar Ballot Printable! This free PDF is a must for movie lovers. It has all the must see movies in one place, and it's a great way to track everything you need to watch, and it's the BEST way make your awards show party extra fun!
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It's officially awards show season ... one of my favorite times year! I'm loving the huge range of movies this year—everything from musical to bios—and I always try to watch as many of the nominated movies as possible before the Academy Awards show airs. Of the Best Picture noms, I've only seen A Complete Unknown, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, and Wicked, so I've definitely got my work cut out for me!
This free printable 2025 Oscar Ballot was created especially for movie lovers like you (and me), and it's a project I've looked forward to working on for months! Like last year, I created two different templates for you: a multi-page ballot and a one-page ballot.
You can use these free printables now to track of all the movies you need to watch, then keep it handy during the award show as all the winners are announced. And of course, it's the perfect addition to any Oscars viewing party!
You'll find tons of fun tips for using the ballots below, from assembling the template with ribbon (as in my photos) to creative ideas for hosting an awards show watch party, and so much more. Keep reading to check out all my tips!
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About the Ballot
This Oscar nominations list includes every nominated movie, actor, and award category. The multi-page version has a fun bonus page, too. Use it to keep track of your red carpet favorites, like best and worst dressed actors, funniest speech, craziest moment, and more!
These templates are super versatile, too. You can use this printable 2025 Oscar Ballot now to track the movies you still need to watch. Then during the actual awards ceremony on Sunday, March 2, use it to note the award winners! Best of all, these printable PDFs are totally FREE, and they're guaranteed to make awards season extra fun!
Check out my tips below for using the ballot as a scorecard, along with information on where to stream the nominated movies. And whether you're hanging out in your PJs during the ceremony or throwing a party, my party decor and food ideas are sure to make your Oscar Night extra exciting!
How to Use the Ballot as a Scorecard
To make things extra fun, I recommend predicting the winners for each category before the awards ceremony starts. Each ballot has a line (or box) where you can mark your predictions. Then during the show, you can see if your guesses were accurate!
You can also use the ballot as a scorecard. Simply keep track as the winner are announced, then award points for each of the categories you guess correctly. I like to use the following points spread:
- Best Picture = 10 points
- Best Actor / Actress = 5 points
- Everything Else = 2 points
If you're hosting a party, don't forget about prices ... the guest with the most points at the end of the ceremony is the winner! And you can make things extra exciting by surprising them with a small prize, like a bottle of wine, movie game or movie trivia book, or one of these gold award trophies (my favorite idea)!
Oscar Party Ideas
If you're hosting an Oscars viewing party, use these fun and easy ideas to make your party super festive!
Award-Worthy Decorations
Like a DIY project? My DIY Tissue Paper Pom Poms and these Tissue Paper Tassel Garland are both simple crafts you can make. You could also hang this DIY Photo Display, then use mini gold clothespins to add pictures of celebs, or use it to display Polaroid or Instax photos of your party guests! And make sure to print out these free Oscars Bingo Cards, too.
As far as party themes, a black, white, and gold color scheme is glamorous and easy to achieve! These affordable Hollywood-themed decorations are the perfect way to pull the whole look together:
- Balloon Arch Kit
- Gold Tinsel Backdrop
- Tissue Paper Pom Poms
- Directors Clapboard
- Photo Booth Props
- Award Statue
- VIP Yard Sign
- Red Carpet
- Hollywood Walk of Fame Stars
And we can't forget about the food ... these beautiful decorations and serving pieces are sure to glam up your food table!
- Black and Gold Disposable Dinnerware
- Star-Shaped Plates
- Edible Gold Stars
- Glitter Champagne Flutes
- Movie-Themed Cupcake Stand
- Star-Shaped Food Toppers
- Popcorn Boxes
- Sequin Table Runner
- Award Statue Cookie Cutter ... use my delicious Sour Cream Cookies recipe!
- Movie-Themed Paper Straws
Winning Appetizer + Drink Ideas
I've got lots of Oscar-worthy appetizer, dessert, and drink ideas that your guests are sure to love!
Snacks + Appetizers:
- Parmesan Pepper Popcorn
- Cheese Board (or this Cheese Plate for Two)
- Caramelized Onion Dip
- Whipped Goat Cheese
- Creamy Artichoke Spread
- Tomato Crostini
- Veggie Pigs in a Blanket
- Fromage Fort (Leftover Cheese Spread)
- Homemade Guacamole
- Mini Cheese Tarts
- Tarte Soleil (French Puff Pastry Tart)
- Honey Glazed Halloumi
- Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese
Desserts:
- Chocolate Covered Raspberries
- Mango Sorbet
- Chocolate Fondue
- Coffee Cookies
- Chocolate Strawberry Hearts
- Salted Caramel Sauce ... serve over ice cream or crepes!
Cocktails + Mocktails
- Kir Impérial (Chambord + Champagne) (shown below)
- Pomegranate Mojito
- French Martini
- Raspberry French 75
- Classic Daiquiri ... so easy + fancy!
- Irish Iced Coffee ... perfect if you need a boost of caffeine to make it through the night!
- Wine + Chocolate Pairing Tips
- Virgin Mojito Mocktail
- Homemade Orangeade ... make it with sparkling water for a simple mocktail!
Where to Watch the Nominated Movies
The 97th Oscars will air on Sunday, March 2, 2025 (7:00 PM Eastern / 4:00 PM Pacific) on ABC. You can also stream the Academy Awards on Hulu.
A few of the nominated movies are only available in theaters, but it's possible to stream (or rent / buy) the others. As of today, here's where you can watch all the Best Picture nominees:
- Anora - Rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
- The Brutalist - Watch in theaters.
- A Complete Unknown - Watch in theaters.
- Conclave - Stream on Peacock, or rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
- Dune: Part Two - Stream on Netflix and Hulu, or rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
- Emilia Pérez - Stream on Netflix.
- I'm Still Here - Watch in theaters.
- Nickel Boys - Watch in theaters.
- The Substance - Stream on Mubi, or rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
- Wicked - Rent or by on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Tip: The Hollywood Reporter has a helpful article with information about where to watch movies nominated in other categories, too.
Assembling the Ballots
To use the one page ballot, simply print it out, and you're all set. The multi-page ballot can also be printed and used as-is, or you can fasten the pages together with ribbon (like I've shown in the photos). They're actually quite easy to assemble like this, and they look super festive ... perfect for a party!
Supplies
- Oscar Ballot Printable - Get the PDF at the end of this post.
- White Cardstock - You'll use it when printing the ballots.
- Self-Healing Mat - The best way protect your table while cutting the cardstock.
- Metal-Edge Ruler - A metal-edged ruler is a must for cutting a straight line with the utility knife.
- Utility Knife - This super sharp utility knife makes cutting through the cardstock a breeze.
- Hole Punch - You'll need it to make holes for the ribbon.
- Ribbon - Look for ⅝-inch wide ribbon. Grosgrain works really well. I used this navy and white striped ribbon.
- Scissors - Make sure your scissors are super sharp for the best results when cutting the ribbon.
Tip: Through the years, I've used different methods for assembling the ballots. Check out my ideas from 2015 to 2024 here for inspiration ... the layered look I did last year is a favorite!
Directions
Follow these easy step-by-step directions when assembling the printable templates. If you're making a few ballots, you'll save time by working assembly-line style vs. working on each ballot individually. You also find photos of the whole process below, if you need a visual guide.
- Cut ballots in half. Start by downloading the ballot PDF, then print it on cardstock (at FULL SIZE). Using the self-healing mat, ruler, and utility knife, cut the ballots in half, then put the pages in order. Tip: Letter size paper is 11-inches long, so the center (where you will cut) is 5.5-inches.
- Punch holes in pages. With your hole punch, make a hole in the top-center of the first page, about halfway between from the edge and the text. Then using the hole as your guide, punch holes in the remaining pages. Tip: It's easiest to punch through two to three pages at one time.
- Prep ribbon. Cut an eight-inch piece of ribbon, then fold it in half. Pull the raw ends of the ribbon through the hole, from the back of the ballots toward the front (roll the ribbon to fit, if needed). You'll have a loop of ribbon on the back side of the ballot when you're finished.
- Pull ribbon ends through loop. Pull the raw ends of the ribbon through the loop, then pull tight to secure the ribbon in place.
- Trim ribbon. Use your scissors to trim the ribbon ends. I cut them on an angle pointing toward the center, but you can angle them in the other direction (or cut them in same direction), if you prefer.
And that's all there is to it ... your ballots are now ready to use! Assembling the ballots like this is an way to keep the pages in order, and it looks great, too.
Don't forget to gather pens for your guests (these gold ballpoints are a lovely option) before the ceremony starts. Then, settle in for a exciting night!
Oscar Ballot Printable PDF
Click anywhere on images below to download your free printable 2025 Oscar ballot PDF (or use the links below the photos).
For best results, make sure to print the files on letter-size cardstock, and double check your printer settings. You want to print the files at "full size" (not "shrink to fit page"). If you don't have a good printer (I finally ungraded a laserjet printer, and I love it!), bring the files to your local FedEx Office store. The print quality is much better than most home printers, and you can even order online, then pick up in store (a great way to save time).
P.S. Don't forget to grab my Printable Oscar Bingo Cards, too!
