The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the dates for its final two Oscars ceremonies on ABC, marking the end of a more than five-decade run on broadcast television. The 99th Oscars will take place on March 14, 2027, and the 100th Oscars on March 5, 2028. Beginning in 2029, the Oscars will move to YouTube, ending its long-standing partnership with ABC.
These ceremonies will also be the last held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Starting in 2029, the Oscars will relocate to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live, which is expected to be renamed before the event. The new agreement with AEG runs through 2039.
The move to YouTube is part of a broader shift toward streaming, as the Oscars aim to expand their reach in an era dominated by digital platforms. The Academy cited greater control over crowd flow, event programming, and visitor hosting as key benefits of the new location.
The Actor Awards (formerly Screen Actors Guild Awards), presented by SAG-AFTRA, have also set dates for their next two ceremonies. The 33rd Actor Awards will be held on February 28, 2027, and the following ceremony on February 20, 2028, both streaming live on Netflix. The Producers Guild of America has similarly announced its 2027 ceremony for February 27, 2027, and its 2028 iteration for February 19, 2028.
This year’s Oscars telecast averaged 17.9 million viewers, a 9% drop from the previous year’s 19.7 million viewers on ABC and Hulu. The 98th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, saw 'One Battle After Another' win Best Picture and Best Director, while Michael B. Jordan took Best Actor for 'Sinners' and Jessie Buckley won Best Actress for 'Hamnet'.