The Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars, will move to Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater in 2029, ending a long run at the Dolby Theatre.
The venue change will coincide with a major shift in how the ceremony is broadcast, with the Oscars set to stream live on YouTube starting the same year.
The Dolby Theatre, formerly known as the Kodak Theatre, has hosted the Oscars since 2002. The move to the Peacock Theater—located about 12 kilometres away—offers a larger seating capacity and brings the ceremony back to a more central Los Angeles location.
Historically, the Oscars were held at venues such as the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Shrine Auditorium before shifting to Hollywood.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the relocation is part of a multi-year partnership with AEG, which owns the L.A. Live complex—home to major events including the Emmys and Grammys.
The 2029 ceremony will also mark the end of the Oscars’ long-standing broadcast on ABC, transitioning instead to a free global livestream on YouTube.
At the 98th Oscars held on March 16, 2026 (India time), One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner with six awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson. Sinners followed with four wins, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan.
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