2022 Oscars 94th Academy Awards

2022 Oscars 94th Academy Awards

Winners Announced: March 27, 2022
Held at: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, California
Hosts: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes
Eligibility Year: March 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021

Spotlight: Oscar Trivia

• Having three female hosts—Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes—added a unique flair to the show and emphasized the Academy’s push for more gender diversity.
• This year saw a shift in eligibility deadlines due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on film releases.
• The award for Best Picture had more independent movies nominated, highlighting a changing landscape in Hollywood.
• Streaming platforms continued to gain traction, with several nominees and winners originating from services like Netflix and Amazon Prime.
• The Oscars ceremony returned to the Dolby Theatre after a one-year hiatus at Union Station, a move reflecting a return to some semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy.
• CODA made waves by being the first film with a predominantly Deaf cast to win Best Picture, showing increased representation in Hollywood.
• Will Smith won his first Oscar for Best Actor for his role in King Richard, and the moment was tinged with controversy due to an altercation that took place during the ceremony.

2022 Oscar Nominees and Winners