The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC have set Sunday, March 14, 2027, for the 99th Oscars. In the same announcement, the Academy lists Thursday, January 21, 2027, for nominations and Tuesday, December 15, 2026, for its shortlists.
Those dates give filmgoers a useful framework for following awards coverage without treating every early prediction as a result. Eligibility, preliminary voting, shortlists, nominations and final voting are separate steps. The Academy says the eligibility period for this season ends December 31, 2026.
Awards coverage is most useful when it explains the work and the rules as carefully as it reports the winners. The Academy notes that dates are subject to change; readers planning around the ceremony or related events should consult its current calendar.