‘Blue Evening’ Starring Killer Kross In Consideration For 98th Academy Awards In The Live Action Short Film Category

A big honor could be coming for Killer Kross.

Killer Kross (Karrion Kross in WWE) announced that his short film “Blue Evening” is in consideration for an Oscar in the Live Action Short Film category.

From Kross:

BLUE EVENING is Oscars Qualified! 🎉

We are officially in consideration for the 98th Academy Awards in the Live Action Short Film category.

Thank you to the entire cast & crew of the film- and everyone who continues to see the film as it screens during the film festivals!

What started as a small story between friends has taken on a life of its own; connecting with audiences, filmmakers, and festivals all over the world.

The response to Blue Evening has been amazing from both fans and fellow filmmakers alike, and we’re deeply thankful to everyone who has supported us, from our talented cast and crew to every festival that believed in the film, screened itand nominated it.

To be considered at this level is a tremendous honor. No matter what happens next, the journey of Blue Evening has already been something truly special.

If you’re a member of the Academy, we’d be honored if you considered Blue Evening in the Live Action Short Film category.

BLUE EVENING is Oscars Qualified! 🎉

We are officially in consideration for the 98th Academy Awards in the Live Action Short Film category.

Thank you to the entire cast & crew of the film- and everyone who continues to see the film as it screens during the film festivals!… pic.twitter.com/4EMR8SrcqT

— Kevin Robert Kesar (@realKILLERkross) November 3, 2025

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