Oscars leave Hollywood in major shake-up to awards ceremony

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27 Mar 2026 • 5:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Academy Awards ceremony is set to move from its long-standing Hollywood home at the Dolby Theatre.
  • From 2029, the Oscars will relocate to the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, following a 10-year agreement with AEG.
  • This significant shift coincides with the telecast's move from ABC to YouTube, marking a new era for the awards.
  • The Dolby Theatre, which has hosted the Oscars consistently since 2002, will continue to do so until the 100th Academy Awards in 2028.
  • The Peacock Theatre, which has previously hosted the Emmy Awards, will undergo substantial upgrades by AEG to incorporate bespoke design elements for the Oscars ceremony and offers a larger capacity.

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