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Oscars Moving to L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in 2029 Under 10-Year Deal

The shift reflects a bid for more space to serve a global streaming audience.

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Inside the Dolby Theater at the 2026 Oscars in Hollywood.
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FILE – Oscar statuettes appear backstage at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2016.

Overview

  • A deal announced Thursday between the Academy and AEG moves the Oscars to downtown Los Angeles from 2029 through 2039.
  • The 101st ceremony in 2029 will stream worldwide on YouTube under an exclusive rights agreement.
  • The show stays at the Dolby Theatre and on ABC through the milestone 100th Oscars in 2028.
  • AEG will upgrade the theater’s stage, sound, lighting, lobbies, and backstage areas to fit the Oscars, with the expanded plaza set for red carpet arrivals.
  • The move adds seats and working space, with about 7,100 seats at the new venue versus roughly 3,400 at the Dolby and room across the campus for press, green rooms, and post-show events.