Overview
- Chelsea Handler hosts the 31st ceremony at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar with live international transmission and red-carpet coverage.
- Sinners leads the nominations, positioning it as a leading contender at this early stage.
- Viewers in Latin America can watch on TNT and HBO Max, with Argentina also on TNT Series and dedicated red-carpet windows; in Mexico the main telecast starts at 6 p.m. CT and E! covers arrivals.
- New craft categories debut, including Best Casting, Best Action Scene Design and Best Sound.
- The season then moves to the Golden Globes on Jan. 11, the Grammys on Feb. 1, BAFTA on Feb. 22, the SAG Awards on Mar. 1 and the Oscars on Mar. 15.