Oscars to Celebrate 99th and 100th Ceremonies Before YouTube Move

The final two Oscars broadcasts on ABC will take place in 2027 and 2028 before the show shifts to a new digital home.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:06pm

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A striking abstract composition of jagged black silhouettes and bold red shapes, conceptually representing the transition of the Oscars from traditional television to a new digital platform.The Oscars' move to YouTube marks a major shift in how the prestigious awards show will be accessed by viewers in the future.Los Angeles Today

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the dates for the 99th and 100th Oscars ceremonies, which will be the last to air on ABC before the awards show moves to YouTube in 2029. The 99th Oscars will be held on March 14, 2027, and the 100th on March 5, 2028, both taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. After these final two broadcasts on ABC, the Oscars will have a new physical location at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles as part of a 10-year agreement with AEG.

Why it matters

The Oscars have been a fixture on ABC for decades, so the move to YouTube represents a significant shift in how the prestigious awards show will be distributed and accessed by viewers. This change reflects the broader trend of major entertainment properties migrating to streaming platforms, as traditional broadcast television continues to lose ground.

The details

The 98th Oscars last month saw a 9% dip in ratings after several years of gains. Conan O'Brien returned to host the show, which saw 'One Battle After Another' take best picture and director, Michael B. Jordan win best actor for 'Sinners,' and Jessie Buckley pick up best actress for 'Hamnet.'

  • The 99th Oscars will be held on March 14, 2027.
  • The 100th Oscars will be held on March 5, 2028.
  • The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029.

The players

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The organization that puts on the Oscars awards ceremony.

ABC

The television network that has broadcast the Oscars for decades, but will lose the rights after the 100th ceremony in 2028.

Peacock Theater

The new physical location for the Oscars in downtown Los Angeles, as part of a 10-year agreement with AEG.

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The takeaway

The Oscars' move to YouTube marks the end of an era for the prestigious awards show on traditional broadcast television, reflecting the broader shift towards streaming platforms in the entertainment industry. The 99th and 100th ceremonies on ABC will be the last before the Oscars find a new digital home, signaling a significant change in how the show will be accessed by viewers in the future.