| First submission deadline for Animated Short Film, Documentary Feature Film, Documentary Short Film and Live Action Short Film categories | Thursday, August 14, 2025 |
| First submission deadline for General Entry categories, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture and RAISE form | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 |
| Submission deadline for International Feature Film | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 |
| Student Academy Awards | Monday, October 6, 2025 |
| Final submission deadline for Animated Short Film, Documentary Short Film and Live Action Short Film categories | Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| Submission deadline for Music (Original Song) | Wednesday, October 15, 2025 |
| Final submission deadline for Documentary Feature Film | Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
| Submission deadline for Music (Original Score) | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| Final submission deadline for General Entry categories, Animated Feature Film, Best Picture and RAISE form | Thursday, November 13, 2025 |
| Governors Awards | Sunday, November 16, 2025 |
| Preliminary voting begins 9 a.m. PT | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| Preliminary voting ends 5 p.m. PT | Friday, December 12, 2025 |
| Oscars Shortlists Announcement | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Casting, Makeup and Hairstyling, Sound and Visual Effects nominating screenings (bake-offs) | Sat. Jan. 10 / Sun. Jan. 11, 2026 |
| Nominations voting begins 9 a.m. PT | Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| Nominations voting ends 5 p.m. PT | Friday, January 16, 2026 |
| Oscars Nominations Announcement | Thursday, January 22, 2026 |
| Oscars Nominees Event | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
| Finals voting begins 9 a.m. PT | Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| Finals voting ends 5 p.m. PT | Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
| 98th Oscars | Sunday, March 15, 2026 |
| Scientific and Technical Awards | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
**All dates are subject to change**