The 97th Academy Awards have been scheduled for March 2, as announced by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. This date change will see the ceremony taking place about a week earlier than the previous year. In 2022, the Oscars were held on March 10, with the telecast drawing an estimated 19.5 million viewers, marking a 4% increase from the year before. The highlight of the evening was Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer' winning the coveted best picture award.
Continuing the trend of an earlier schedule, the film academy has decided to maintain the 7 p.m. Eastern start time for the Oscars, which is an hour earlier than the traditional timing. The broadcast of the awards ceremony will once again be aired by ABC, providing viewers with the opportunity to witness the glamour and excitement of the prestigious event.
Meanwhile, the Golden Globes, following the renewal of a five-year partnership with CBS, have set January 5 as the date for their upcoming ceremony. This move positions the Golden Globes as one of the early highlights of the awards season, setting the stage for the Oscars and other prestigious events in the industry.
