Mark Your Calendars: Academy Announces Oscars Ceremony Dates Until 2028

We officially have a roadmap for the next two years of Hollywood’s favorite self-congratulation marathon. The Oscars ceremony dates revealed this week confirm that the 99th and 100th installments of the Academy Awards are locked in, giving us plenty of time to prepare our snacks and our grievances.

The 99th Oscars are slated for Sunday, March 14, 2027, while the milestone 100th ceremony will grace our screens on March 5, 2028. Both will air at 7 p.m. ET on ABC, ensuring that those of us on the East Coast can at least attempt to go to bed before Monday morning hits like a cold bucket of reality.

A Century of Tuxedos and Tears

Setting the date for the 100th anniversary feels like the Academy is trying to manifest stability after years of ratings rollercoasters and envelope-related mishaps. The 2028 ceremony marks a full century of gold statues, and while the industry has changed, moving from silent films to whatever it is Marvel is doing this week, the hunger for a tiny gold man remains the same.

These dates aren't just about knowing when to clear your Sunday night; they represent the final lap for the Academy’s long-standing relationship with ABC. After the 100th anniversary bash, the show packs its bags for YouTube in 2029. It’s a bittersweet farewell to traditional broadcasting, but considering how much we all love a "Skip Ad" button, maybe the Academy is finally reading the room.

Why the 7 P.M. Start Still Matters

The decision to stick with the earlier 7 p.m. ET start time is the one thing the Academy has gotten right lately. It acknowledges that the audience actually has jobs on Monday. By keeping the broadcast in the early evening, they’re desperately clinging to the hope that we’ll watch the "Big Five" categories live rather than just catching the highlights on social media the next morning.

For those tracking the road to the 99th Oscars in 2027, the calendar is already filling up. The Governors Awards will kick things off on November 15, 2026, followed by the nominations announcement on January 21, 2027. It’s a long, expensive

road paved with "For Your Consideration" billboards, and now we know exactly where the finish line sits.

Looking Ahead to the Centennial

While the 99th ceremony in 2027 will likely be a standard affair of overlong speeches and montages about "the magic of cinema," all eyes are really on 2028. The 100th anniversary is the Academy's chance to prove the Oscars are still relevant in a world dominated by streaming algorithms. It’s the ultimate "save the date" for a show that has spent the last decade trying to find its footing.

Whether you're in it for the fashion, the inevitable snubs, or the chance to see a celebrity lose their cool on live television, the next two years are officially on the books.

How do you feel about the Oscars moving to YouTube after the 100th anniversary? Head over to the comments and let us know if you’re ready for a digital-first Academy or if you’ll miss the comfort of cable.