In fact, the 94th annual Academy Awards have been expected to mark a return to normalcy after many of last year’s and this year’s awards ceremonies were either postponed due to COVID (like the 2022 Critics Choice Awards, which got pushed back to March 13) or gone un-televised for, uh, other reasons (like the beleaguered Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Golden Globes this year). Still, buzz about this year’s telecast has already included its fair share of scandal leading into Hollywood’s biggest night: First, 2022 Oscars co-host Amy Schumer ruffled some feathers when she suggested having Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy address the show’s audience via video; then, West Side Story star Rachel Zegler inadvertently sparked a mini Oscars protest when she revealed via social media that she wasn’t invited to attend this year’s ceremony, even though West Side Story is up for seven awards. (Check out the list of 2022 Oscars presenters below to find out how that turned out for her!) The 2022 Academy Awards will be produced by seasoned movie and television producer Will Packer, who ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals president Craig Erwich calls a “world-class hitmaker and the ideal producer to capture the prestige of The Oscars and deliver a powerful and moving event.” Adds Dawn Hudson, Rubin and Academy CEO, “Will is a powerhouse producer who has enjoyed success across all movie genres. He’s already bringing a boundless energy and a focus on innovation to this year’s Oscars, to entertain the widest spectrum of fans.” But if all goes according to plan, the 2022 Oscars will be live, they will be in person, they will be held at the Dolby Theater and they will have more than one host. Speaking on behalf of those who love the spectacle, the glitz and the celebration of cinema, we can’t wait. Without further ado, here’s what we know about the 2022 Oscars, including the winers, the nominees, when the Academy Awards take place, who’s hosting, who’s performing, who’s presenting and more.
When are the 2022 Oscars?
The 94th Academy Awards will air on ABC on Sunday, March 27 beginning at 8 p.m. ET. That’s earlier than 2021’s April broadcast, but also later than the Oscars’ usual February date. In fact, originally the 2022 broadcast was scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 27, but the date was changed back in May 2021, with no explanation. Perhaps it was meant to accommodate this year’s Winter Olympics, which take place from Feb. 4 through Feb. 20, or perhaps it’s intended to give the live ceremony an extra month’s buffer against any potential new virus variants that could affect in-person participation. In any case, the Oscars broadcast will start on March 27 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (though of course there will be plenty of red carpet coverage before then).
How to watch the Oscars in 2022
The 2022 Academy Awards will air live on ABC on Sunday, March 27 at 8 p.m ET/5 p.m. PT. If you have Hulu Live, YouTubeTV, AT&T TV or FuboTV you can also stream it on those platforms at the same day and time. With provider authentication, you can also catch the Oscars at ABC.com or on the ABC app.
Who is performing at the 2022 Oscars?
Uh, Beyoncé, that’s who’s performing at the 2022 Academy Awards! Queen Bey kicked off the night with an electrifying performance of her Oscar-nominated original song “Be Alive” from KingRichard, which she sang live from Serena and Venus Williams’ native neighborhood of Compton, California. She’s not the only A-lister who will take to the Oscars stage on Hollywood’s biggest night. Billie Eilish and brother Finneas will perform their title track from the James Bond movie No Time to Die, while country icon Reba McEntire sang famed Hollywood songwriter Diane Warren’s “Somehow You Do” from Four Good Days. The first-ever live performance of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” the mega-hit from the Disney musical Encanto, also took place—featuring a surprise rap verse contributed by none other than Megan Thee Stallion! But wait, there’s more! Two famous drummers—Blink-182’s Travis Barker and percussionist-turned-singer Sheila E.—performed as part of an “all-star band” the ceremony. Vocal group TheSamples are also a part of the performance lineup, and DJ D-Nice, who gained fame and acclaim at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic for his live “Club Quarantine” DJ sets on social media, is serving as the night’s resident musical emcee.
Who is hosting the 2022 Oscars?
At a Television Critics Association event on Jan. 11, Erwich confirmed that after three years without a host, the 2022 Oscars will go on with an emcee. And in February 2022, Variety reported that a trio of majorly funny leading ladies will take on that task: Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall. “We want people to get ready to have a good time. It’s been a while,” Hall, Schumer and Sykes said via a press release when the announcement was made. Their joint opening monologue did not disappoint, as the three women unleashed a litany of crisp, cutting jokes about Hollywood.
Who are the 2022 Oscar winners and nominees?
Best Picture
Belfast CODA - WINNER Don’t Look Up Drive My Car Dune King Richard Licorice Pizza Nightmare Alley The Power of the Dog West Side Story
Best Actress
Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye - WINNER Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter Penelope Cruz, Parallel Mothers Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos Kristen Stewart, Spencer
Best Actor
Javier Bardem, Being the Ricardos Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog Andrew Garfield, Tick, Tick… Boom! Will Smith, King Richard - WINNER Denzel Washington, The Tragedy of Macbeth
Best Supporting Actress
Jessie Buckley, The Lost Daughter Ariana DeBose, West Side Story - WINNER Kirsten Dunst, The Power of the Dog Aunjanue Ellis, King Richard Judi Dench, Belfast
Best Supporting Actor
Ciarán Hinds, Belfast Troy Kotsur, CODA - WINNER Jesse Plemons, The Power of the Dog J.K. Simmons, Being the Ricardos Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog
Best Director
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Drive My Car Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog - WINNER Steven Spielberg, West Side Story
Best Original Screenplay
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast - WINNER Adam McKay and David Sirota, Don’t Look Up Zach Baylin, King Richard Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt, The Worst Person in the World
Best Adapted Screenplay
Siân Heder, CODA - WINNER Ryûsuke Hamaguchi and Takamasa Oe, Drive My Car Jon Spaihts, Denis Villeneuve and Eric Roth, Dune Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Best Costume Design
Cruella - WINNER Cyrano Dune Nightmare Alley West Side Story
Best Sound
Belfast Dune - WINNER No Time to Die The Power of the Dog West Side Story
Best Film Editing
Don’t Look Up Dune - WINNER King Richard The Power of the Dog Tick, Tick … Boom!
Best Animated Feature Film
Encanto - WINNER Flee Luca The Mitchells vs. The Machines Raya and the Lost Dragon
Best Animated Short Film
Affairs of the Art Bestia Boxballet Robin Robin The Windshield Wiper - WINNER
Best Live Action Short Film
Ala Kachuu – Take and Run The Dress The Long Goodbye - WINNER On My Mind Please Hold
Best Original Score
Don’t Look Up, Nicholas Britell Dune, Hans Zimmer - WINNER Encanto, Germaine Franco Parallel Mothers, Alberto Iglesias The Power of the Dog, Jonny Greenwood
Best Cinematography
Dune, Greig Fraser - WINNER Nightmare Alley, Dan Laustsen The Power of the Dog, Ari Wegner The Tragedy of Macbeth, Bruno Delbonnel West Side Story, Janusz Kamiński
Best Documentary Feature
Ascension Attica Flee Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) - WINNER Writing With Fire
Best Documentary Short Subject
Audible Lead Me Home The Queen of Basketball - WINNER Three Songs for Benazir When We Were Bullies
Best International Feature Film
Drive My Car (Japan) - WINNER Flee (Denmark) The Hand of God (Italy) Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (Bhutan) The Worst Person in the World (Norway)
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Coming 2 America Cruella Dune The Eyes of Tammy Faye - WINNER House of Gucci
Best Original Song
“Be Alive” (King Richard), Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Dixson “Dos Oruguitas” (Encanto), Lin-Manuel Miranda “Down to Joy” (Belfast), Van Morrison “No Time to Die” (No Time to Die), Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell - WINNER “Somehow You Do” (Four Good Days), Diane Warren
Best Production Design
Dune - WINNER Nightmare Alley The Power of the Dog The Tragedy of Macbeth West Side Story
Best Visual Effects
Dune - WINNER Free Guy No Time to Die Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Spider-Man: No Way Home Eligibility for the 2022 Oscar contenders is still determined by the special, pandemic-era rules put in place in 2020, with films qualifying if they have a streaming, VOD, or broadcast premiere as long as they are also made available in the Academy Screening Room within 60 days of release. Films are also eligible with a theatrical release in any of six U.S. metropolitan areas for the period between March 1 and December 31, 2021. The six qualifying areas are New York City; Lost Angeles County; San Francisco and the Bay Area; Chicago, IL; Miami, FL; and Atlanta, GA.
Who are the presenters at the 2022 Oscars?
The big names that have been announced as Academy Award presenters for 2022 so far include Uma Thurman, Simu Liu, Lily James, Rami Malek, Lady Gaga, Kevin Costner, Zoe Kravitz, Chris Rock (a former Oscar host!), Rosie Perez and 2021’s Best Supporting Actress winner, Minari’s Yuh-Jung Youn. And after West Side Story’s Zegler admitted that she wasn’t even offered a ticket to this year’s Oscars, the producers behind the show rectified that situation by not only finding her a seat; she was also announced as one of this year’s presenters.
Who got the most Oscar nominations?
The Power of the Dog, Netflix’s powerful rumination on toxic masculinity starring Benedict Cumberbatch and directed by Jane Campion, walked away with the most 2022 nods at 12, followed by Dune with 10. However, where each of those two movies garnered the most nominations is starkly different; while both are up for Best Picture, The Power of the Dog also racked up four acting nods and and Best Director nomination for Campion, whereas Dune walked away with no acting nods, but lots of nominations in the technical categories.
Where are the Oscars held?
The ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theater, as has been Oscar tradition. Last year, due to the pandemic, the show was filmed at multiple locations to mitigate potential COVID exposure, with some elements taking place at the Dolby Theater and the in-person events occurring at L.A.’s historic Union Station.
How many people watch the Oscars?
How can we put this cinematically…. the viewership numbers for the annual Oscars telecast have sunk like the titular boat in Titanic in recent years—and the pandemic, with so many people avoiding movie theaters, really didn’t help. In fact, the 2021 Academy Awards plunged to a new low in TV ratings, with only 10.4 million people tuning in. That represented a “nearly 56% drop from the 23.6 million viewers that turned on their TVs for the program [in 2020],” according to CNBC.
Who has the most Oscars?
Iconic animator and filmmaker Walt Disney took home 22 competitive Oscars and four honorary Oscars over the course of his career, although those were all for short-subject documentaries, cartoons and live-action films. Among actors and actresses, Katharine Hepburn is the only performer to earn four Oscars—all of them in the Best Actress category—for Morning Glory, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter and On Golden Pond.
Who votes for the Oscars?
The Oscars are also known as the Academy Awards, and the academy in question is the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. That group, which currently has more than 7,000 members from the filmmaking industry who are able to vote on the Oscars every year. Next, The Two Anitas: What New West Side Story Star Ariana DeBose Learned From Rita Moreno
