The show was a yearly fixture from 1992 to 2019, but has lost some momentum in recent years.
The producers had just a few days to scramble and get a show on the air that would be worth watching. How'd they do?
The 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards honored stars with a pre-taped ceremony Sunday night (May 7).
On Thursday, Drew Barrymore pulled out as host in solidarity with the striking writers.
The show will go on, but without a host for the first time in its 31-year history.
Previous recipients are Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Melissa McCarthy, Sacha Baron Cohen and Jack Black.
Top nominees for scripted programming are Top Gun: Maverick, Stranger Things and The Last of Us, with six nods each.
The film and TV star has won three Golden Popcorns.
This will be the 31st edition of the show and the sixth to jointly honor movies and TV.