The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14th, 2027, and the 100th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 5th, 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.
Academy key dates for the 2026 Oscars season are as follows:
The 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 9 a.m. PT – Monday, December 7, 2026
Preliminary voting ends 5 p.m. PT – Friday, December 11, 2026
Oscars Shortlists Announcement – Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Eligibility period ends – Thursday, December 31, 2026
Nominations voting begins 9 a.m. PT – Monday, January 11, 2027
Nominations voting ends 5 p.m. PT – Friday, January 15, 2027
Oscars Nominations Announcement – Thursday, January 21, 2027
Oscars Nominees Luncheon – Tuesday, February 16, 2027
Finals voting begins 9 a.m. PT – Thursday, February 25, 2027
Finals voting ends 5 p.m. PT – Thursday, March 4, 2027
99th Oscars – Sunday, March 14, 2027
100th Oscars – Sunday, March 5, 2028
All dates for the 99th and 100th Academy Awards are subject to change.
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