2021 Oscars: 10 Things You Need to Know About the Nominations and More8 of 10
The eligibility window was extended by two months.
Typically, films considered for nominations in the Oscars race must have a minimum one-week theatrical run in New York and L.A. between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year, but with nationwide theater closures and widespread release delays, adjustments were made for the 93rd Academy Awards.
This year's eligible films may have run between January 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021 — making room for films that debuted in early 2021, like Minari, Nomadland, and The Father — plus, films that premiered on streaming only could also be considered if they had planned to open in theaters prior to challenges posed by the pandemic.
Typically, films considered for nominations in the Oscars race must have a minimum one-week theatrical run in New York and L.A. between January 1 and December 31 of the previous year, but with nationwide theater closures and widespread release delays, adjustments were made for the 93rd Academy Awards.
This year's eligible films may have run between January 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021 — making room for films that debuted in early 2021, like Minari, Nomadland, and The Father — plus, films that premiered on streaming only could also be considered if they had planned to open in theaters prior to challenges posed by the pandemic.
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