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Joel McHale Announced as Host for 52nd Annual Saturn Awards Ceremony

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The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced that actor, comedian, and television host Joel McHale (Animal Control, Community, The Bear) will return as host of the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The event will take place at The Hilton Universal City Hotel, marking the third year McHale has helmed the ceremony. Fans will be able to watch the Saturn Awards live-streamed for free on Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW, as well as The Roku Channel.

Presented and produced by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in collaboration with Electric Entertainment’s ElectricNOW, the Saturn Awards have been celebrating the best in genre entertainment since 1972, making them a unique fixture in the awards season calendar.

Academy President Robert Holguin and Saturn producers Bradley and Kevin Marcus praised McHale’s return, stating, “This marks Joel’s third year as the host of the Saturn Awards. His clever, edgy humor is consistently delivered with charismatic flair, and his ability to make light of both pop culture and everyday situations enhances the overall experience of the Award Ceremony. The Academy warmly welcomes Joel’s ‘threepeat’ as host of our one-of-a-kind show.”

This year’s Saturn Awards will be dedicated to the memory of the late Jon Landau, an acclaimed producer best known for his work on blockbuster films such as Avatar and Titanic. Landau’s contributions to the film industry have left an indelible mark, and his legacy will be honored during the ceremony.

Alongside the traditional award categories, the event will feature the presentation of Special Saturn Awards Honorees. These accolades will celebrate notable achievements from past, present, and future winners, with details set to be announced in the coming weeks.

With McHale’s wit and energy guiding the evening, the 52nd Annual Saturn Awards promises to be an unforgettable celebration of the genre’s finest achievements.


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