Damien

It would have been interesting if they kept it at the original date to see what Oscar nominations would look like if the studios didn't get to do their normal 'Oscar season rollout' of their most promising films. They usually start that process now, Cannes would have happened for some more independent films to take their shot and the main season of film festivals would be starting. It's around now we'll know which films think they have a shot.

Those festivals might still not happen but they'll still have time do a limited rollout in the autumn before a general release in the winter. They've essentially just pushed everything back one quarter.