Variety's Awards Circuit is the essential destination for all awards season news and content, offering year-round coverage. It includes official predictions for the upcoming Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards ceremonies, meticulously compiled by Variety's Chief Awards Editor, Clayton Davis. These prediction pages reflect the current standing in the competitive race, independent of personal preferences for any nominee. As both formal and informal polls indicate, these competitions are fluid, constantly changing in response to industry buzz and events, with predictions updated every Thursday.
The Road to the 99th Oscars: Key Dates and Predictions
The esteemed Governors Awards, where honorary Oscars will be presented to the legendary Glenn Close and visionary Ridley Scott, are scheduled for Sunday, November 15th. The preliminary voting period for the Oscar shortlist, encompassing 12 distinct categories, will span from December 7th to December 11th. The highly anticipated shortlist announcement is set to follow on Tuesday, December 15th. With the eligibility period concluding on December 31st, 2026, the nomination voting window will open from January 11th to January 15th, 2027. The official Oscar nominations will be unveiled to the world on Thursday, January 21st, 2027. The grand 99th annual Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by the charismatic Conan O’Brien, will take place on Sunday, March 14th, 2027. The event will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET on ABC and distributed across more than 200 territories globally, originating from the iconic Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
This year’s awards season highlights the rigorous process of recognizing cinematic excellence, from initial shortlists to the final grand ceremony. The continuous updates and expert commentary from Variety’s Awards Circuit provide an invaluable resource for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike, ensuring that the journey to the Oscars is thoroughly documented and analyzed. The fluid nature of these competitions underscores the excitement and unpredictability that make awards season such a compelling spectacle.
