Academy Announces 2027 and 2028 Oscars Ceremony Dates
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the dates for the upcoming Oscars ceremonies. The 99th Oscars will take place on March 14, 2027, followed by the 100th Oscars on March 5, 2028. Both events are significant milestones for the Academy and will be broadcast live on ABC.
2027 and 2028 Oscars Ceremony Details
Both the 99th and 100th Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood. They will begin airing at 7 p.m. ET and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. These ceremonies are particularly noteworthy as they will mark the last two years the Oscars will be televised by ABC. Starting in 2029, the event will move to the Peacock Theater and will continue there until 2039.
Future Programming Notes
- The Academy is transitioning to YouTube for Oscar broadcasts after 2028.
- ABC’s first-quarter 2027 lineup includes the Grammy Awards, which will stream on Hulu and Disney+.
- The network will also broadcast Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, after a long hiatus.
Viewership Trends
This year’s Oscars ceremony drew 17.86 million viewers on ABC and Hulu, a 9% decrease from last year’s five-year high of 19.7 million. This decline highlights the challenges facing prestigious award shows in attracting large audiences.
Upcoming Oscar Season Key Dates
The Academy has also revealed important dates for the 2026-2027 Oscars season:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Eligibility period begins |
| November 12, 2026 | Final submission deadline |
| November 15, 2026 | Governors Awards |
| December 7, 2026 | Preliminary voting begins |
| December 11, 2026 | Preliminary voting ends |
| December 15, 2026 | Oscars shortlists announcement |
| December 31, 2026 | Eligibility period ends |
| January 11, 2027 | Nominations voting begins |
| January 15, 2027 | Nominations voting ends |
| January 21, 2027 | Oscars nominations announcement |
| February 16, 2027 | Oscars nominees luncheon |
| February 25, 2027 | Final voting begins |
| March 4, 2027 | Final voting ends |
| March 14, 2027 | 99th Oscars |
| March 5, 2028 | 100th Oscars |
Looking Ahead
With a solid lineup of films expected in the 2026 Oscars race, excitement is building. Anticipated contenders include Ryan Gosling’s “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three,” and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger,” featuring Tom Cruise.
A host for the upcoming ceremonies has yet to be announced. The Academy continues to evolve while maintaining its tradition of honoring cinematic excellence.
