The 93 Academy Awards has shifted its date!
The most prestigious award ceremony which takes place every year in the month of February has been shifted to 25 April 2021. This is the fourth time in history, Oscars, which takes place in Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, has been delayed.
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring the safety of the world, the Academy Awards shared the revised time span for the submission of movies. As many movies have shifted their release dates, Oscars will consider the films released between 1 January 2020 to 28 February 2021 eligible for nominations.
Apart from it, the nomination announcement is scheduled to take place on 15 March 2021 and the Academy Museum will open on 30 April 2021.
The new dates were shared on the Academy Awards social media page by writing, “It’s true! Next year’s #Oscars will happen on April 25, 2021.”
It's true! Next year's #Oscars will happen on April 25, 2021.
Here's what else you need to know:
– The eligibility period for the Oscars will be extended to February 28, 2021
– Nominations will be announced on March 15, 2021
– @AcademyMuseum will open on April 30, 2021 pic.twitter.com/cTsqOfsf8k— The Academy (@TheAcademy) June 15, 2020