The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed dates for the 99th and 100th Academy Awards, marking the final ceremonies to air on long-time US broadcaster ABC before the event shifts to YouTube.
The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, 14 March 2027, followed by the 100th ceremony on Sunday, 5 March 2028. Both will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and air in more than 200 territories globally.
For Australian audiences, the ceremony will remain on Seven and 7plus through to 2028 under its existing deal with Disney Entertainment.
Final stretch for ABC as streaming era begins
The 2027 and 2028 ceremonies will be the last under ABC’s tenure, ending a partnership that dates back to 1976.
From 2029, YouTube will take over global rights in a deal that runs through 2033, with the platform set to stream the Oscars live and free worldwide.
The agreement extends beyond the main event to include additional Academy programming, including the Governors Awards, nomination announcements, nominee events, Student Academy Awards, and behind-the-scenes content.
The Academy has also confirmed that the ceremony will relocate from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theatre starting in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.
A still from this year’s Best Picture winner, ‘One Battle After Another’.
Australian broadcast locked in on Seven
Locally, Seven has secured exclusive rights through to the centennial ceremony in 2028, ensuring the Oscars remain on free-to-air and BVOD for Australian audiences in the near term.
The deal covers 2026, 2027, and the milestone 100th ceremony, maintaining continuity for advertisers and viewers despite the global shift to streaming.
Ratings dip ahead of milestone year
The most recent Oscars telecast drew 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, down 9% from the previous year’s 19.7 million, which had marked a five-year high.
The upcoming awards cycle is expected to be bolstered by a strong slate of contenders, including Project Hail Mary, Dune: Part Three and Digger.
A host for the 2027 and 2028 ceremonies has yet to be announced.