The Academy and ABC announce Show Dates for 99th and 100th OSCARS®

Wyatt Stephens

April 8, 2026

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🏆 THE ACADEMY

The Academy & ABC Announce Show Dates for 99th and 100th Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC confirmed the 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, and the landmark 100th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies air live at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on ABC from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, broadcasting to more than 200 territories worldwide.

🗓️ 2026 AWARDS SEASON — KEY DATES

MILESTONE	DATE
Eligibility Period Begins	Thu, Jan 1, 2026
Final Submission Deadline (General Entry, Animated Feature, Best Picture & RAISE)	Thu, Nov 12, 2026
Governors Awards	Sun, Nov 15, 2026
Preliminary Voting Begins 9 a.m. PT	Mon, Dec 7, 2026
Preliminary Voting Ends 5 p.m. PT	Fri, Dec 11, 2026
Oscars Shortlists Announcement	Tue, Dec 15, 2026
Eligibility Period Ends	Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Nominations Voting Begins 9 a.m. PT	Mon, Jan 11, 2027
Nominations Voting Ends 5 p.m. PT	Fri, Jan 15, 2027
Oscars Nominations Announcement	Thu, Jan 21, 2027
Oscars Nominees Luncheon	Tue, Feb 16, 2027
Finals Voting Begins 9 a.m. PT	Thu, Feb 25, 2027
Finals Voting Ends 5 p.m. PT	Thu, Mar 4, 2027
🏆 99th Oscars	Sun, Mar 14, 2027
🏆 100th Oscars	Sun, Mar 5, 2028