2022 Oscars Preview: Odds, Date, Time, and How to Watch
2022 Oscars Preview: Odds, Date, Time, and How to Watch
The 2022 Oscars is set for this weekend. On Sunday, March 27 the 94th annual Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. This night is for the film industry to celebrate the biggest films from the past year.
The Power of the Dog starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst leads the field with a total of 12 nominations. CODA is also a film that is expected to win big at the Oscars this year fresh off its big win at the Producers Guild of America Awards.
Let's look at everything you need to know for the 2022 Oscars including how to watch, when it is, who is nominated, and more.
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When is the 2022 Oscars?
- Date: March 27, 2022
- Time: 8:00 pm EST
How to watch the 2022 Oscars
- TV: ABC
- Stream: Hulu + Live TV and FuboTV
Who is hosting the 2022 Oscars?
Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes will be the hosts of this year's Oscars. The ceremony has gone without an official show since 2019. Bob Hope has hosted the Oscars the most times in the show's history with 19. Billy Crystal is the next closest at nine.
Best Picture Odds
| Film | Odds |
|---|---|
| The Power of the Dog | -140 |
| CODA | +105 |
| Belfast | +1100 |
| King Richard | +2300 |
| Dune | +2800 |
| West Side Story | +3500 |
| Licorice Pizza | +5500 |
| Don't Look Up | +6500 |
The Power of the Dog is the favorite to take home the award for Best Picture this year. This film features Benedict Cumberbatch who plays the main character, Phil Burbank. Kirsten Dunst's performance Rose Gordon was also very well received.
Best Actor Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Will Smith | -600 |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | +550 |
| Andrew Garfield | +1000 |
| Denzel Washington | +2800 |
| Javier Bardem | +4100 |
Will Smith is expected to win his first Oscar for playing the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams in King Richard. He played the role of Richard Williams perfectly, and it appears this is the year he will be recognized with an Academy Award.
Best Actress Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jessica Chastain | -140 |
| Nicole Kidman | +240 |
| Kristen Stewart | +500 |
| Olivia Colman | +500 |
| Penelope Cruz | +1600 |
Jessica Chastain is also someone who could be taking home her first Oscar this year for her role in The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Her performance as the legendary, Tammy Faye was beloved by critics.
Best Animated Feature Odds
| Film | Odds |
|---|---|
| Encanto | -800 |
| The Mitchells vs the Machines | +500 |
| Flee | +1200 |
| Luca | +2000 |
| Raya and the Last Dragon | +4000 |
Encanto is a massive favorite to take home the award for best animated feature. Disney's Encanto tells the story of a family who lives in the mountains of Columbia. Stephanie Beatriz's performance as Mirabel is what makes this film stand out above the rest.