Oscars Season Unveiled: Key Dates and Exciting Updates for the 99th and 100th Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with ABC, has revealed the dates for the upcoming two Oscar ceremonies before the event transitions to YouTube. The 99th Oscars are scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2027, while the 100th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both shows will be broadcast live on ABC at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
The key dates for the 2026 Oscars season have been outlined, with specific timelines for 2027 yet to be determined. The eligibility period commences on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and the final submission deadline for various categories is set for Thursday, November 12, 2026. The Governors Awards will take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, marking the beginning of the preliminary voting phase.
Following the preliminary voting, the Oscars Shortlists Announcement is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2026, and the eligibility period concludes on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Nominations voting will commence on Monday, January 11, 2027, and the final list of nominees will be announced on Thursday, January 21, 2027. The Oscars Nominees Luncheon is set for Tuesday, February 16, 2027, leading up to the final voting phase.
The final voting for the 99th Oscars will begin on Thursday, February 25, 2027, and conclude on Thursday, March 4, 2027, just ahead of the grand event on Sunday, March 14, 2027. The upcoming Oscars seasons promise to be filled with anticipation and excitement as the prestigious awards ceremony continues its legacy in the entertainment industry.