🏆 The 99th Academy Awards® — Oscars 2027
The 99th Academy Awards, celebrating films released during 2026, will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with Conan O’Brien returning as host.
For filmmakers hoping to enter the 2027 Oscars, the key submission deadline depends on when the film completes its qualifying theatrical run. Films qualifying between January 1 and June 30, 2026 have a final submission deadline of September 17, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT. Films qualifying between July 1 and December 31, 2026 must submit by November 12, 2026 at 5 p.m. PT. The Academy’s eligibility rules and submission requirements vary by category, so filmmakers should check the specific category rules before submitting.
Key dates:
Submission deadlines: September 17 or November 12, 2026
Shortlists: December 15, 2026
Oscar nominations: January 21, 2027
99th Academy Awards: March 14, 2027 — Los Angeles, California
