🏆 Countdown to The Oscars 2027
The Oscars is Sunday, March 28, 2027
When Is The Oscars 2027?
The Oscars 2027 is on Sunday, March 28, 2027. The Academy Awards (Oscars) is the most prestigious awards ceremony in the film industry, recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements. Held annually, it is one of the most-watched television events worldwide.
The Oscars Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mar 10, 2024 | Sunday |
| 2025 | Mar 2, 2025 | Sunday |
| 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | Mar 28, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Mar 12, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Mar 4, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Mar 3, 2030 | Sunday |
About The Oscars
The Academy Awards (Oscars) is the most prestigious awards ceremony in the film industry, recognizing excellence in cinematic achievements. Held annually, it is one of the most-watched television events worldwide.
History & Origins of The Oscars
The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, is the most prestigious film award ceremony in the world. The first ceremony was held on May 16, 1929, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, honoring films from 1927-1928. Only about 270 guests attended, and the ceremony lasted just 15 minutes. The event was first televised in 1953. The iconic golden statuette, officially named the Academy Award of Merit, stands 13.5 inches tall and weighs 8.5 pounds. The nickname "Oscar" has various origin stories — one credits Academy librarian Margaret Herrick, who supposedly said the statue resembled her Uncle Oscar.
Traditions & How to Celebrate The Oscars
- Walking the red carpet in designer gowns and tuxedos
- Hosting Oscar watch parties with friends and family
- Filling out Oscar ballots and prediction pools
- Watching the opening monologue and celebrity presentations
- Listening to acceptance speeches from winners
- Watching the "In Memoriam" tribute to industry members who passed away
- Attending or watching after-parties like the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
- Trying to see all Best Picture nominees before the ceremony
Fun Facts About The Oscars
Walt Disney holds the record for most Oscar wins with 22 competitive awards.
The Oscar statuette is made of gold-plated bronze on a black metal base.
Katharine Hepburn holds the record for most Best Actress wins with 4.
The longest Oscar ceremony ran 4 hours and 23 minutes in 2002.
Three films have won all five major categories (Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay): "It Happened One Night" (1934), "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975), and "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991).
Oscar winners are contractually prohibited from selling their statuettes without first offering to sell them back to the Academy for $1.