The first pandemic-era Oscars, held last April, provided a roller-coaster ride of emotions. Over three socially-distanced hours, we saw Chloé Zhao make history as the first woman of colour to win the Best Director prize, Frances McDormand howl at the moon, Yuh-Jung Youn flirt with Brad Pitt and an absent Anthony Hopkins be named Best Actor over the undisputed favourite, Chadwick Boseman. So, what could possibly be in store for us in 2022? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the biggest night in film.
When will the 2022 Oscars take place?
The 94th Academy Awards are set to be held on 27 March from 5pm PT.
Where will the 2022 Oscars be held?
Last year, the ceremony was held at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, but this time around it will return to its home since 2002: the Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center.
What format will the 2022 Oscars take?
The exact format of the 2022 Oscars is not yet known, though the Academy has announced that Emmy-winner Glenn Weiss will be directing the show for the seventh consecutive year. Meanwhile, Girls Trip’s Will Packer will be the show’s producer.
Who is hosting the 2022 Oscars?
After three years of hostless ceremonies, Oscars broadcaster ABC has confirmed that the 2022 ceremony will have a host. The announcement was made on 11 January by Craig Erwich, president of Hulu Originals & ABC Entertainment, who went on to praise Will Packer. “Will really has his pulse on popular culture and entertainment,” he said. “I know he has a lot in store and we’ll have more details to share soon.” While recent masters of ceremonies have included Jimmy Kimmel, Chris Rock and Neil Patrick Harris, who this year’s host could be is anyone’s guess. On 21 January, Variety reported that the ceremony is likely to have multiple hosts. The publication added that Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph are being considered as a trio, as are Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short.
Who is performing at the 2022 Oscars?
It’s still unclear whether performances will be live or pre-recorded (as they were last year), but the lineup could be the starriest in recent memory. On 21 December, the Academy revealed the shortlists of nominees for 10 categories including Best Original Song.