2027 Oscars Calendar: Shortlist, Nominations, and Ceremony Dates

The 2027 Oscars shortlist will be announced on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
Oscar nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 21, 2027, after nominations voting runs from January 11 to January 15.
The 99th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, airing live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu.

The key 2027 Oscars dates at a glance

The 2027 Oscars season reaches its first major public milestone on December 15, 2026, when the Academy plans to announce the shortlists for selected categories. The full Oscar nominations will follow on January 21, 2027, and the 99th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 14, 2027.

That gives movie fans three dates to circle first: the shortlist announcement, the nominations announcement, and the ceremony itself. The Academy’s calendar also includes voting periods, industry submission deadlines, and the eligibility cutoff, which are useful for understanding how the season moves from submissions to final awards.

Milestone	Official date	What it means
Preliminary voting	December 7–11, 2026	Academy members vote to determine which films and achievements advance to shortlist consideration.
Shortlist announcement	December 15, 2026	The Academy announces the selected contenders in categories that use shortlists.
Nominations voting	January 11–15, 2027	Academy members vote to determine the official nominees.
Nominations announcement	January 21, 2027	The 2027 Oscar nominees are revealed.
Final voting	February 25–March 4, 2027	Academy members select the winners.
99th Oscars ceremony	March 14, 2027	The winners are announced during the televised ceremony.

When is the 2027 Oscars shortlist announcement?

The Academy has scheduled the 2027 Oscars shortlist announcement for Tuesday, December 15, 2026. A shortlist is not the same thing as an Oscar nomination. It narrows the field in selected categories before the Academy conducts nominations voting.

Shortlists are used in categories such as international feature film, documentary, animated feature, original song, original score, visual effects, sound, makeup and hairstyling, and the short-film races. The exact categories and number of titles can vary according to the Academy’s rules for that awards year.

For viewers, the shortlist is an early way to see which films, performances, songs, and technical achievements remain in contention. It can also make the late-December awards conversation easier to follow, but a shortlisted film still has to make it through the later nominations vote.

When are the 2027 Oscar nominations announced?

The official 2027 Oscar nominations announcement is set for Thursday, January 21, 2027. Before that public announcement, nominations voting will open at 9 a.m. Pacific Time on Monday, January 11, and close at 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, January 15.

The nominations announcement is the point when the competition becomes official across all award categories. A film can appear on a shortlist without receiving a nomination, while some categories move directly from eligible submissions to nominees without the same type of public shortlist process.

The Academy has not announced a specific announcement time in the key-dates calendar used for this article. Readers should rely on the Academy’s official Oscars channels for the final broadcast or livestream details closer to January 21.

Full 2027 Oscars calendar

The following dates separate industry deadlines from announcements that matter most to the general public.

Before the shortlist announcement

November 4, 2026: Submission deadline for original score.
November 12, 2026: Final submission deadline for general entry categories, animated feature film, Best Picture, and the RAISE form.
November 15, 2026: Governors Awards.
December 7, 2026: Preliminary voting begins at 9 a.m. PT.
December 11, 2026: Preliminary voting ends at 5 p.m. PT.
December 15, 2026: Oscars shortlists are announced.
December 31, 2026: The awards-year eligibility period ends.

After the shortlist announcement

January 8–10, 2027: Nominating screenings, sometimes called bake-offs, for casting, makeup and hairstyling, sound, and visual effects.
January 11, 2027: Nominations voting begins at 9 a.m. PT.
January 15, 2027: Nominations voting ends at 5 p.m. PT.
January 21, 2027: Oscar nominations are announced.
February 16, 2027: Nominees Luncheon.
February 25, 2027: Final voting begins at 9 a.m. PT.
March 4, 2027: Final voting ends at 5 p.m. PT.
March 14, 2027: The 99th Oscars ceremony takes place.

What is the difference between Oscar eligibility, shortlists, and nominations?

These stages are easy to mix up because they happen close together, but they serve different purposes.

Eligibility determines whether a film or achievement can be considered under the Academy’s rules. For the 99th Academy Awards, the general awards-year eligibility period runs from January 1 through December 31, 2026, although individual categories have additional requirements and submission deadlines.

Shortlists reduce the field in selected categories. They show which contenders remain under consideration, but they do not guarantee a nomination.

Nominations are the official finalists in each category. Once the nominations are announced on January 21, 2027, the final voting period determines which nominees receive Oscars.

This distinction matters when reading awards-season predictions. A film described as “in the Oscar race” may simply be eligible, while “shortlisted” and “nominated” describe much more specific stages.

Where will viewers be able to watch the 2027 Oscars?

The 99th Oscars are scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2027, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time and 4 p.m. Pacific Time. The Academy and ABC have announced that the ceremony will air live on ABC and Hulu in the United States.

The Academy has also said the broadcast will be available in more than 200 territories worldwide. Viewing options outside the United States can differ by country, so Canadian viewers should look for a local broadcaster or streaming service announcement closer to the ceremony. The currently confirmed ABC and Hulu details apply to the U.S. broadcast.

The shortlist and nominations are announcements rather than ticketed public events. The most reliable way to follow them is through the Academy’s official Oscars calendar and news updates, rather than relying on social-media reposts that may omit category details or use outdated dates.

View the Academy’s official Oscars calendar

What remains subject to change?

The Academy labels the 99th Oscars dates as subject to change. That applies to the calendar as a whole, including voting windows, announcement timing, and ceremony-related details.

The Academy has confirmed the major dates, but some practical information may be announced later, including the exact presentation format for the shortlist and nominations announcements, detailed international viewing arrangements, and any schedule adjustments.

It is also too early to treat rumored contenders, predicted nominees, or expected category placements as official. The confirmed information at this stage is the Academy calendar and the rules governing eligibility and submissions.

Practical takeaway for movie fans

If you only want the dates that affect your viewing plans, mark December 15, 2026 for the shortlists, January 21, 2027 for the nominations, and March 14, 2027 for the ceremony. Use the submission and voting dates as behind-the-scenes context, and check the Academy’s official calendar before making plans because the organization reserves the right to change the schedule.

Helpful Links

99th Oscars and Academy Key Dates – View the Academy’s official calendar for shortlist, nomination, voting, submission, and ceremony dates.
Academy and ABC announce show dates for the 99th Oscars – Verify the confirmed March 14, 2027 ceremony date and U.S. broadcast information.
Rules and Eligibility – Review the Academy’s official rules, eligibility requirements, and category-specific information.
99th Oscars Awards Rules and Campaign Regulations – Read the Academy’s announcement covering awards rules and additional submission deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What date is the 2027 Oscars ceremony?

A. The 99th Oscars ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2027. It is set to air live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on ABC and Hulu in the United States.

Q. Is the 2027 Oscars shortlist the same as the nominations?

A. No. Shortlists narrow the field in selected categories. The official nominations are announced later, on January 21, 2027, after a separate nominations voting period.

Q. When does the 2027 Oscar eligibility period end?

A. The general awards-year eligibility period ends on December 31, 2026. Individual categories may have additional eligibility rules, theatrical requirements, or earlier submission deadlines.