This year’s Oscar ceremony will take place on April 25, and movie lovers are rightfully excited for the big night. If you’ve spent weeks watching every movie and filling out your ballot, it’s time to (safely!) gather with friends and family to celebrate. All you need is a few supplies. To help with your shopping list, we’ve gathered some of the perfect decorations, games, and food items to make your party the best event of the spring. It’s been a rough year since “Parasite” took home Best Picture last year, and movie buffs with Oscar fever are looking forward to this ceremony as a bit of a return to normalcy. Plus, 2020 had a fantastic slate of movies, so it should be a fun award show. Apart from the return of in-person ceremonies, what’s even more exciting are the parties. Whether you’re hosting a social-distanced pod party in your backyard, or simply decking out your Zoom background for a virtual night with friends, this is the perfect time to start preparing for Oscar night. See below for IndieWire’s must-have Oscar party essentials.
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Movie Genius Playing Cards
If your guests are arriving early, or you need a way to kill some time while the Academy president speaks, these adorable playing cards are a great addition to any party. Decked out with drawings of past and present Hollywood royalty, they elevate all of your standard card games into movie-themed entertainment. And if you want a game that’s even more film specific, check out our list of the best movie trivia games.
West Bend Hot Oil Theater Style Popcorn Popper Machine
You knew you were going to serve popcorn, so you may as well go all out and fill your home with that movie theater smell from this surprisingly affordable machine. The popcorn is great, and it will look cool in your kitchen or home theater all year long.
Eatable Gourmet Alcohol-Infused Popcorn Trio
If you’re hosting a more adult affair, this alcohol-infused popcorn from Eatable is a fun touch. The champagne flavor is perfect for an Oscar party, and if you buy the set you can keep munching on the whiskey and tequila flavors all week long. There’s no better way to celebrate the movies from a year that made us all want to reach for a drink!
Movie Night Popcorn Seasoning Set
If booze infusions aren’t your thing, you can still up your popcorn game with these gourmet seasonings. With lime, ranch, sweet barbecue, and rojo taco flavors, everyone at your party should be able to find something they like. Delivering gourmet upgrades to casual snacks is hosting 101, and these seasonings taste so good you’ll immediately start looking for reasons to throw more movie parties.
A24 Face Mask
The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel is shining in our faces, but you still have to be safe at your party so don’t forget your mask. Arrive in style with this A24 mask, which is perfect if you predicted a “Minari” sweep on your ballot.
Binging With Babish “Eat What You Watch” Cookbook
Andrew Rea’s popular “Binging with Babish” YouTube channel has built a cult-like following with his recreations of foods from popular films and television shows. This cookbook is packed with recipes from Hollywood classics, so you can delight your guests by preparing dishes from their favorite movies.
Film Reel Table
Who says you can only deck your place out in Hollywood glamor one night a year? Hardcore movie buffs who want to take their home decor to the next level should check out this awesome glass top table that looks like a film reel. You can put it out for your Oscar party, then keep displaying it all year long! Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.
