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The Academy Awards will leave the Dolby Theatre after 2028, relocating to a larger downtown Los Angeles venue as production and staging requirements evolve.<\/p>\n
LOS ANGELES \u2014 The\u00a0Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences\u00a0has announced plans to relocate the\u00a0Academy Awards\u00a0from Hollywood to downtown Los Angeles beginning in 2029, marking a significant shift in the staging of the film industry\u2019s most prominent honors.<\/p>\n
The transition, confirmed Thursday in a joint statement with\u00a0AEG, will conclude the ceremony\u2019s long-standing residency at the\u00a0Dolby Theatre. The 100th Academy Awards in 2028 will serve as the venue\u2019s final ceremony before the event moves to the\u00a0Peacock Theater\u00a0within the\u00a0L.A. LIVE\u00a0district.<\/p>\n
A strategic shift in presentation<\/p>\n
The relocation reflects a broader repositioning of the Oscars within Los Angeles and signals evolving priorities in production, scale, and audience engagement. Under a 10-year agreement extending through 2039, the new venue is expected to support expanded staging and integrated programming across the L.A. LIVE campus.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the 101st Oscars and beyond, the Academy looks forward to closely collaborating with AEG to make L.A. LIVE the perfect backdrop for our global celebration of cinema,\u201d\u00a0Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor said in a joint statement.<\/p>\n
Officials indicated that future ceremonies will place increased emphasis on digital distribution and global accessibility, though specific broadcast arrangements beyond existing agreements have not been fully detailed.<\/p>\n
Expanded scale and infrastructure<\/p>\n
The move to the Peacock Theater introduces a significantly larger capacity, accommodating approximately 7,000 attendees compared with roughly 3,400 at the Dolby Theatre.<\/p>\n
The agreement outlines several operational enhancements:<\/p>\n
Production infrastructure upgrades:\u00a0Permanent stage and backstage modifications tailored to the technical demands of the ceremony
\nExpanded event footprint:\u00a0Use of the broader L.A. LIVE campus, including adjacent venues and public spaces, for arrivals and affiliated events
\nDigital distribution capabilities:\u00a0Enhanced infrastructure supporting global streaming and audience reach<\/p>\n
A return to downtown roots<\/p>\n
While closely associated with Hollywood, the Oscars have historically been staged across multiple Los Angeles venues. The inaugural ceremony in 1929 took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, while later editions were held in downtown Los Angeles at the Biltmore and Ambassador Hotels, as well as the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium during the mid-20th century.<\/p>\n
The announcement follows the 98th Academy Awards held on March 15, 2026.<\/p>\n
By relocating to downtown Los Angeles, the Academy positions the ceremony within one of the city\u2019s primary sports and entertainment corridors, aligning its second century with evolving industry dynamics and audience platforms.<\/p>\n
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