Academy Awards set 2023 Oscars for March 12

The 95th Oscars will be held on March 12, 2023, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announced on Friday, reports Variety.

The ceremony will mark the second year in a row that the Academy Awards have taken place in March, with this past year’s edition occurring on March 27. The 95th Oscars will air live on ABC in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The submission deadline for general entry categories for the 2023 Oscars is Nov. 15. Preliminary voting will begin on December 12, and the shortlists will be announced on December 21. The eligibility period will end on December 31, and nominations voting will take place between January 12 and January 17, 2023. The nominations will be announced on January 24, 2023, with final voting taking place between March 2 and March 7, 2023.

Hollywood is still reeling from the 2022 Oscars, which may have been the most controversial to date in light of Will Smith infamously slapping Chris Rock on stage and then winning best actor for his role in “King Richard” just moments later. The Will Packer-produced show also received backlash prior to the ceremony for its decision to pre-record eight artisan categories and include a “fan favorite” prize that was voted on via Twitter. ABC will again broadcast next year’s ceremony.