Academy Announces Dates for 99th and 100th Oscars Ceremonies

The awards show will move to YouTube in 2029 after a long run on ABC.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:29am

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the dates for the 99th and 100th Academy Awards ceremonies. The 99th Oscars will be held on March 14, 2027, while the 100th Oscars will take place on March 5, 2028. Both events will be broadcast live on ABC, but the ceremony will shift to YouTube starting in 2029 and move to a new venue, the Peacock Theatre.

Why it matters

The Oscars are one of the most prestigious and widely watched awards shows in the entertainment industry. The announcement of the dates for the 99th and 100th ceremonies, as well as the upcoming changes to the broadcast partner and venue, are significant events that will impact the film and television landscape.

The details

The 99th Oscars will be held on March 14, 2027, and the 100th Oscars will take place on March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will be broadcast live on ABC at 7 p.m. ET and will be available in more than 200 regions worldwide. However, the Oscars will move to YouTube starting in 2029 and will also change venues, shifting from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theatre.

  • The 99th Oscars will be held on March 14, 2027.
  • The 100th Oscars will take place on March 5, 2028.
  • The Oscars will move to YouTube starting in 2029.
  • The Oscars will move from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theatre starting in 2029.

The players

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The organization that presents the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, which are the most prestigious awards in the film industry.

ABC

The American broadcast television network that has been the home of the Oscars for many years, but will lose the broadcast rights starting in 2029.

YouTube

The video-sharing platform that will become the new broadcast partner for the Oscars starting in 2029.

Dolby Theatre

The current venue for the Oscars ceremonies, located in Hollywood, California.

Peacock Theatre

The new venue for the Oscars ceremonies starting in 2029, located in an undisclosed location.

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What’s next

The Academy has not yet announced a host for the upcoming 99th and 100th Oscars ceremonies. The nominations for the 99th Oscars will be announced on January 21, 2027.

The takeaway

The Oscars are undergoing significant changes, with the ceremony moving to a new broadcast partner in YouTube and a new venue in the Peacock Theatre starting in 2029. These changes will likely have a major impact on the viewership and overall experience of the prestigious awards show.