Key Points
- The Academy set Sunday, March 14, 2027, as the date for the 99th Oscars ceremony, to be hosted by Conan O'Brien.
- The Academy will present honorary Oscars to Glenn Close and Ridley Scott at the Governors Awards on Nov. 15, 2026.
- Variety has begun updating its Best Actress predictions for the season, with Julianne Moore's The Debut among the earliest names circulating.
The Latest:
The Academy set Sunday, March 14, 2027, as the date for the 99th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien and airing live at 7 p.m. ET on ABC in more than 200 territories from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
Details:
- Honorary Awards: The Academy will present honorary Oscars to actress Glenn Close and director Ridley Scott at the Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026.
- Voting Calendar: Shortlist voting in 12 categories runs Dec. 7-11, followed by final nominations voting Jan. 11-15, 2027.
- Nominations Day: Oscar nominations will be officially announced Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027, after the eligibility period closes at the end of 2026.
- Early Names: Variety has begun updating its Best Actress predictions for the season, with Julianne Moore’s The Debut among the first names circulating.
What to Watch:
Variety’s prediction lists are expected to expand in the coming weeks as more Best Actress contenders emerge, with the Jan. 21, 2027 nominations announcement as the first real checkpoint.
