The 93rd Oscars have been postponed to April 2021 after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered movie theaters and wreaked havoc on Hollywood’s release calendar.
With many studio blockbusters and indie arthouse movies forced to push back their release dates until theaters reopen, the cut-off date for Oscar-eligible films has also been extended from December 31, 2020, to February 28, 2021.
The movie industry’s biggest night was originally scheduled for February 28, 2021.
No decision has yet been taken on whether it will remain a live, star-studded ceremony, or shift to a “virtual” presentation.
Most US movie theaters remain closed, with fears of a second wave of COVID-19 cases growing.