MTV has decided to skip the 2024 edition of its iconic Movie & TV Awards, with plans to bring the show back in a reimagined format in 2025. The move comes after the 2023 ceremony was impacted by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, forcing organizers to pivot from a live event to a pre-taped show after host Drew Barrymore withdrew and the writers’ union planned to picket the venue.
While the 2023 edition garnered respectable ratings, raising the possibility of a permanent format change, MTV has opted to take a year off to reevaluate and revamp the awards show. The network aims to return in 2025 with a fresh approach, potentially addressing the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry and changing viewer preferences.
Launched in 1992 as the MTV Movie Awards, the ceremony was rebranded in 2017 to include television categories, becoming the MTV Movie & TV Awards. Over the years, the show has celebrated the best in film and television, honoring performances, memorable moments, and fan-favorite actors and shows.
The decision to skip 2024 marks the second time in recent years that the awards show has taken a hiatus. In 2020, the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with MTV airing a “MTV Movie & TV Awards: Greatest of All Time” special in its place, hosted by Vanessa Hudgens.
While details about the reimagined format are scarce, the move signals MTV’s commitment to ensuring the longevity and relevance of the awards show. By taking a year off, the network can reassess the ceremony’s structure, categories, and overall presentation to better align with the ever-changing entertainment landscape.
“The MTV Movie & TV Awards have been a beloved tradition for decades, celebrating the best in film and television,” said a network spokesperson. “By taking a year off, we aim to come back stronger than ever, with a fresh and innovative approach that resonates with our audience and honors the outstanding achievements in the industry.”
The MTV Video Music Awards, another iconic awards show hosted by the network, will proceed as planned in 2024, ensuring that music fans and artists still have a platform to celebrate their achievements.
As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, with streaming services and digital platforms gaining prominence, award shows have had to adapt to remain relevant and engaging. MTV’s decision to reimagine the Movie & TV Awards demonstrates the network’s willingness to embrace change and deliver an experience that captures the essence of modern entertainment consumption.
Fans and industry insiders alike eagerly await the return of the MTV Movie & TV Awards in 2025, curious to see how the revamped ceremony will honor and celebrate the best in film and television while staying true to the spirit of the iconic awards show.