Press release - Specials
April 7, 2026
THE ACADEMY AND ABC ANNOUNCE SHOW DATES FOR 99TH AND 100TH OSCARS®
KEY DATES ALSO ANNOUNCED FOR 2026 AWARDS SEASON
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 99th Oscars® will take place Sunday, March 14, 2027, and the 100th Oscars®will take place 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.
Academy key dates for the 2026 Oscars® season are as follows:
Eligibility period begins Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
Final submission deadline for General
Entry categories, Animated Feature Film,
Best Picture and RAISE form Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
Governors Awards Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026
Preliminary voting begins 9 a.m. PT Monday, Dec. 7, 2026
Preliminary voting ends 5 p.m. PT Friday, Dec. 11, 2026
Oscar Shortlists Announcement Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Eligibility period ends Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
Nominations voting begins 9 a.m. PT Monday, Jan. 11, 2027
Nominations voting ends 5 p.m. PT Friday, Jan. 15, 2027
Oscar Nominations Announcement Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027
Oscar Nominees Luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027
Finals voting begins 9 a.m. PT Thursday, Feb. 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.
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world’s premier film organization and is home to a global membership of more than 11,000 of the most accomplished film industry artists and leaders. The Academy connects global audiences – its members, the film industry, and film fans – through their shared passion for making and watching films. The Academy does this by recognizing and celebrating the arts and sciences of moviemaking through renowned awards for cinematic achievement, including the Oscars®, the Governors Awards, and the Scientific and Technical Awards. The Academy’s affiliated charitable organization, the Academy Foundation, serves a public benefit through its robust educational, preservation and cultural activities. This includes the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the world’s largest global film museum, the Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world, and talent development programs for emerging artists. Year-round, the Academy creates opportunities for all communities to engage with the film world.
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