Oscars 2027 Dates: Ceremony, Nominations Day, Voting and Key Deadlines

The Oscars 2027 dates are set: the 99th Academy Awards take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, live on ABC from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and the nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 21, 2027, according to the Academy’s own announcement. Conan O’Brien returns as host for the third year in a row.

This guide puts every key date in the 2026-27 awards calendar in one place, explains what each stage means, and flags what has not been announced yet. All dates come from the Academy’s published schedule and are subject to change, as the Academy itself notes.

Quick answers

• 99th Oscars ceremony: Sunday, March 14, 2027, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, on ABC.
• Oscar nominations announced: Thursday, January 21, 2027.
• Host: Conan O’Brien, his third consecutive year.
• Eligibility period: January 1 to December 31, 2026.
• Final submission deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026.
• Next ceremony after that: the 100th Oscars, Sunday, March 5, 2028.

Oscars 2027 Ceremony Date, Time and Where to Watch

The Academy and ABC announced that the 99th Academy Awards will air live on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PST on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide. The ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The same announcement set the 100th Oscars for Sunday, March 5, 2028.

Our note on time zones: the Academy’s release gives Eastern and Pacific standard times, but U.S. daylight saving time also begins on March 14, 2027 (the second Sunday of March), so local clocks in the U.S. will be on daylight time that evening. Convert the 7 p.m. ET start to your own time zone, and double-check closer to the date.

Oscars 2027 Key Dates: The Full Calendar

These are the dates the Academy published for the 2026 awards season, in order:

The Academy did not state a reason for choosing these dates in the announcement we reviewed.

When Are the Oscar Nominations Announced?

The Academy lists Thursday, January 21, 2027, as the date for the Oscars nominations announcement. The nominations voting window opens on Monday, January 11, at 9 a.m. PT and closes on Friday, January 15, at 5 p.m. PT, so the announcement comes six days after voting ends.

How the Oscars Voting Stages Work

The calendar contains three separate voting stages, using the names the Academy uses:

1. Preliminary voting (December 7 to 11, 2026), followed by the shortlists announcement on December 15.
2. Nominations voting (January 11 to 15, 2027), followed by the nominations announcement on January 21.
3. Finals voting (February 25 to March 4, 2027), which ends ten days before the ceremony.

The Academy’s schedule does not say which categories get shortlists or who votes in each round. For voting rules and category details, use the Academy’s official rules at oscars.org.

Who Is Hosting the 2027 Oscars?

Conan O’Brien will host the 99th Academy Awards, his third time in a row, the Associated Press reported. The Academy announced it on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Academy leaders Bill Kramer and Lynette Howell Taylor said in a joint statement that the producing team has made “such captivating, entertaining and heartfelt shows over the last two years,” and Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich said O’Brien “has created remarkable energy around ‘The Oscars.'” Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan return as executive producers.

What the Oscars 2027 Dates Mean for 2026 Films

A film’s release year matters because the Academy’s eligibility period for this season runs from January 1 to December 31, 2026. The final submission deadline for the General Entry categories, Animated Feature Film and Best Picture, is November 12, 2026, so studios and filmmakers have until then to submit. The Governors Awards on November 15, 2026, come three days after that deadline.

Oscars 2027 Countdown (Our Calculation)

As of October 11, 2026:

• 102 days until the nominations announcement (January 21, 2027).
• 154 days until the ceremony (March 14, 2027).
• 52 days between the nominations and the ceremony.

What the Academy Has Not Announced

• Presenters, performers, and nominees. None are announced, since nominations are not out yet.
• Changes to the dates. The Academy states that all dates for the 99th and 100th Academy Awards are subject to change.
• Rule details. Our sources list dates, not the eligibility rules for each category.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are the 2027 Oscars?

Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, on ABC.

When are the Oscar nominations announced?

Thursday, January 21, 2027.

Who is hosting the Oscars in 2027?

Conan O’Brien, for the third year in a row.

Where are the 2027 Oscars held?

At the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.

When is the Oscars submission deadline?

Thursday, November 12, 2026, for the General Entry categories, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture and the RAISE form.

When does Oscars voting happen?

Preliminary voting runs December 7 to 11, 2026; nominations voting runs January 11 to 15, 2027; finals voting runs February 25 to March 4, 2027.

What is the eligibility period for the 2027 Oscars?

January 1 to December 31, 2026.

When are the 2028 Oscars?

The 100th Academy Awards are scheduled for Sunday, March 5, 2028.

Can the Oscars dates change?

Yes. The Academy states that all dates are subject to change.

Oscars 2027 Dates: Summary

The 99th Academy Awards are on Sunday, March 14, 2027, with nominations on Thursday, January 21, and Conan O’Brien hosting for a third time. Submissions close November 12, preliminary voting is December 7 to 11, shortlists come December 15, and final voting ends March 4. The Academy has not announced nominees, presenters, or performers, and all dates are subject to change.