In 2022, the Oscars made history as Apple TV+'s CODA became the first film released by a streaming service to win Best Picture. Additionally, its star Troy Kotsur secured an acting Oscar, making him the first deaf man to do so. Ariana DeBose, of West Side Story, became the first openly queer woman of color to win Best Supporting Actress. Before winning Best Actor, Will Smith was involved in a memorable viral moment that will be remembered for years to come. What surprises will the 2023 Oscars ceremony hold? Here's everything we know thus far.

When Will the 2023 Oscars Happen?

The 95th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

How can I watch the 2023 Oscars?

The live broadcast of the Oscars ceremony will be available on ABC starting at 8:00pm Eastern Time. In addition, the event can also be streamed on various platforms, such as Hulu Live TV, YouTubeTV, and FuboTV. For those interested in catching the red carpet arrivals, E! will be airing coverage at 5:00pm Eastern.

Where Will the 2023 Oscars Take Place?

Due to the pandemic in 2021, the 2023 Oscars ceremony was hosted at Union Station, located in downtown Los Angeles, to accommodate physically distanced seating. However, last year, the event returned to its previous location, the Dolby Theatre, which has been its home since 2002 and is situated at the Hollywood & Highland Center. The upcoming 2023 ceremony will take place at the same venue, which has been renamed Ovation Hollywood.

Who Is the Host of the 2023 Oscars?

Following three consecutive years of hostless ceremonies, the 2022 Oscars enlisted Amy Schumer, Regina Hall, and Wanda Sykes to share hosting duties, which received mixed reviews. However, for the upcoming ceremony, the hosting responsibilities will be handed back to Jimmy Kimmel, who previously hosted in 2017 and 2018. It was during his first stint that the infamous mix-up occurred, with Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway mistakenly announcing La La Land as the Best Picture winner, before the mistake was corrected and Moonlight was awarded the accolade. Kimmel, a comedian and talk show host, will undoubtedly strive to avoid similar incidents in the future. In a statement released on November 7, 2022, Kimmel joked, "Being invited to host the 2023 Oscars for a third time is either a great honor or a trap. Either way, I am grateful to the Academy for asking me so quickly after everyone good said no."

What You Need To Know About the 2023 Oscars

On February 23, CNN announced that Rihanna will perform "Lift Me Up" from the upcoming film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever at the 2023 Oscars, following her Super Bowl halftime show performance. Additionally, three other nominated songs will be performed, including "Applause" from Tell It Like a Woman, "Naatu Naatu" from RRR, and "This Is a Life" from Everything Everywhere All at Once. The song "Hold My Hand" from Top Gun: Maverick will not be performed live, as reported by Variety, as Lady Gaga cited her unavailability due to filming the Warner Bros' DC sequel Joker: Folie à Deux alongside Joaquin Phoenix.

As of now, there is limited information available about the structure and sequence of events for the upcoming ceremony. However, a recent report published in Variety on November 29 revealed that all 23 categories will be featured in the live broadcast for the 2023 awards show. In contrast to the previous year, where certain categories were not aired live and were instead presented in edited highlights, causing controversy among industry professionals. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO, Bill Kramer, confirmed the news and emphasized the Academy's commitment to showcasing the collaboration and creativity involved in filmmaking. Kramer stated his optimism that the upcoming show would entertain and engage audiences while celebrating all aspects of moviemaking. The 2023 Oscars Nominations announcement can be found on Vogue.