The Academy Awards will relocate from Hollywood to downtown Los Angeles in 2029, ending a long association with the Dolby Theatre. The ceremony will be staged at the Peacock Theater as part of a new 10-year agreement between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and AEG, which operates the L.A. Live complex.
The move coincides with a major shift in broadcasting, with the Oscars set to leave ABC for YouTube in the same year. The Dolby Theatre will continue to host the ceremony until 2028, concluding with the 100th Academy Awards.
The Dolby has been home to the Oscars since 2002 and was originally developed by the Academy specifically for the event. Before that, the ceremony was held at various venues across Los Angeles, including the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Shrine Auditorium.
The Peacock Theater, located next to the Crypto.com Arena, has hosted major events such as the Emmy Awards and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. With a seating capacity of around 7,000, it is significantly larger than the Dolby and offers a more open setting within the L.A. Live entertainment district.
The Academy said the venue will undergo upgrades to meet the technical and design requirements of the Oscars. Officials added that the new location is expected to provide a fresh backdrop for the global celebration of cinema.
