| First submission deadline for Animated Short Film, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film and Live Action Short Film categories | Thursday, August 13, 2026 |
| Student Academy Awards | Monday, September 14, 2026 |
| First submission deadline for General Entry categories, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture and RAISE form | Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
| Submission deadline for International Feature Film | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| Final submission deadline for Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Film and Live Action Short Film categories | Thursday, October 8, 2026 |
| Submission deadline for Music (Original Song) | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |
| Final submission deadline for Documentary Feature Film | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Submission deadline for Music (Original Score) | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
| Final submission deadline for General Entry categories, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture and RAISE form | Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
| Governors Awards | Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| Preliminary voting begins 9am PT | Monday, December 7, 2026 |
| Preliminary voting ends 5pm PT | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Oscars Shortlists Announcement | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 |
| Casting, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound and Visual Effects nominating screenings (bake-offs) | January 8–10, 2027 |
| Nominations voting begins 9am PT | Monday, January 11, 2027 |
| Nominations voting ends 5pm PT | Friday, January 15, 2027 |
| Oscars Nominations Announcement | Thursday, January 21, 2027 |
| Oscars Nominees Luncheon | Tuesday, February 16, 2027 |
| Finals voting begins 9am PT | Thursday, February 25, 2027 |
| Finals voting ends 5pm PT | Thursday, March 4, 2027 |
| 99th Oscars | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Scientific and Technical Awards | Tuesday, April 20, 2027 |
**All dates are subject to change**