Academy Sets Dates for 99th and 100th Oscars on ABC

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC announced on Tuesday the dates for the next two Academy Awards ceremonies, marking the final broadcasts on the network before a shift to YouTube in 2029. The 99th Oscars will air live on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both events will originate from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, beginning at 7 p.m. ET and reaching audiences in more than 200 territories worldwide.

This announcement outlines the conclusion of a longstanding partnership that began in 1976, when ABC secured multiyear rights to televise the Oscars. The ceremonies have aired on network television since 1953, starting with NBC, establishing the event as a cornerstone of broadcast entertainment. The move to YouTube for the 101st Oscars and beyond, through at least 2033, reflects broader industry trends toward streaming platforms. Similarly, the venue will relocate to the Peacock Theater in the L.A. Live complex starting in 2029, ending two decades at the Dolby Theatre, which has hosted the show since 2002 except for one year.

The Academy also released a detailed timeline for the 2026-2027...