The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced 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.
Academy key dates for the 2026 Oscars® season are as follows:
| 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.
