Oscar 2025 Nominations Postponed Again Due to Los Angeles Wildfires

Jan 14, 2025 Komal Das

The Oscar nominations have been delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires. The Academy extended the voting period by two days, moving the announcement to January 19

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The 97th Oscars nominations will be announced virtually on January 23, as confirmed by Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Janet Yang, with no in-person media coverage

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Kramer and Yang expressed grief over the fires and canceled the nominee's luncheon, adjusting events to support the region's needs

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The Oscars ceremony is still slated to take place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood

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Wildfires have disrupted Hollywood's awards season, and Netflix's Love, Meghan has been postponed to March 4. The Duchess of Sussex thanked Netflix for supporting the delay

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California wildfires have killed 24, destroyed communities, and forced evacuations, impacting celebrities like Mel Gibson, Miles Teller, and Jeff Bridges

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