The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the dates for the final two Oscar ceremonies before the show moves to YouTube. They include the landmark 100th anniversary of the storied event.
The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, and the 100th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2028. The shows will air live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
Key dates for the 2026 Oscars season are as follows, with a timeline for 2027 TBD:
Eligibility period begins
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Final submission deadline for General Entry categories, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture and RAISE form, Thursday, November 12, 2026
Governors Awards
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Preliminary voting begins
Monday, December 7, 2026 @ 9 a.m. PT
Preliminary voting ends
Friday, December 11, 2026 @ 5 p.m. PT
Oscars Shortlists Announcement
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Eligibility period ends
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Nominations voting begins
Monday, January 11, 2027 @ 9 a.m. PT
Nominations voting ends
Friday, January 15, 2027 @ 5 p.m. PT
Oscars Nominations Announcement
Thursday, January 21, 2027
Oscars Nominees Luncheon
Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Final voting begins
Thursday, February 25, 2027 @ 9 a.m. PT
Final voting ends
Thursday, March 4, 2027 @ 5 p.m. PT
99th Oscars
Sunday, March 14, 2027
