The 2027 Oscars: No Nominees Yet — What the Academy Has Actually Announced and What Comes Next

Date: 7 November 2026

Imagine sitting in a cinema just before the lights go down. The audience is ready, the screen is still dark, and the usher has not yet called the film to start. You know the evening is coming, you know the date on the ticket, but the film itself has not begun.

That is where the 2027 Oscars are on 7 November 2026. The Academy has announced some dates, but it has not announced a single nominee. Anyone who tells you that the nominations were announced today is either mistaken or looking at a list that does not exist yet.

This article gives the reader the facts that are actually available. It explains what the Academy has confirmed, what it has not announced, and how the nominations process works. It also explains why the shortlists, due in December, will be the first real clue about which films are in contention.

It also makes clear what is still only speculation. There is no official nominations list to analyse, no list of surprises and no list of snubs. The films that are talked about as possible contenders are not nominees, and the films that are not talked about are not snubs.

Key Takeaways

• No nominees have been announced yet. The Academy has not published a nominations list, and no official list exists.
• The Academy has confirmed the date for the nominations announcement and the date for the ceremony. The nominations will be announced on 22 January 2027, and the 99th Academy Awards will take place on 15 March 2027.
• The nominations will be announced on 22 January 2027, and the ceremony will take place on 15 March 2027.
• The shortlists will be announced on 15 December 2026. They will be the first official indication of which films are in the running.
• The rest of the debate is speculation. Predictions are interesting, but they are not facts.

Introduction

The 2027 Oscars feel close, but the most important document — the nominations list — does not exist yet. That is not a failure of reporting, and it is not a secret. It is simply the calendar.

The Academy has published a timetable. It has set a date for the shortlists, a date for the nominations announcement, and a date for the ceremony itself. What it has not done is name a nominee in any category.

This article stays inside that timetable. It does not guess the nominees, and it does not present a prediction as a fact. It explains what is known, what is not known, and what will happen next.

Readers who want a full list of nominees should wait until 22 January 2027. Readers who want to understand the process can start now.

1. The headline fact is simple: no nominees have been announced yet

The headline fact is simple: the Academy has not announced the 2027 Oscar nominations. There is no list of Best Picture nominees, no list of acting nominees, and no list of nominees in any other category.

That is the entire list of nominees, surprises and snubs so far: none.

2. What the Academy has actually announced

The Academy has announced a small number of firm dates. Those dates are the only official facts in this article about the 2027 ceremony itself.

The Academy's own ceremony page lists the 99th Academy Awards for 15 March 2027. It also gives the nominations announcement date as 22 January 2027.

The Wrap also reports the same dates. It reports that the 99th Academy Awards will take place on 15 March 2027, and that the 100th Academy Awards will take place on 5 March 2028.

The shortlists will be announced on 15 December 2026. The shortlists are a preliminary list in ten categories. They narrow the field before the nominations are decided.

In other words, the timetable is real, but the names are not. The Academy has confirmed when things will happen, not who will be involved.

3. The official calendar

The Academy has confirmed the following dates for the 99th Academy Awards.

Event	Date	Source
Shortlists announced	15 December 2026	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Nominations announced	22 January 2027	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
99th Academy Awards ceremony	15 March 2027	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
100th Academy Awards ceremony	5 March 2028	Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

The Academy has also announced that Conan O'Brien will host the 99th Academy Awards. He hosted the 97th Academy Awards in March 2025.

These are the only firm dates in the official calendar. Everything else — the nominees, the winners, the presenters — is still to come.

The 99th Academy Awards — 15 March 2027

The 99th Academy Awards will take place on 15 March 2027. The Academy has confirmed that Conan O'Brien will host the ceremony.

The 100th Academy Awards — 5 March 2028

The 100th Academy Awards will take place on 5 March 2028. The Academy has announced the date well in advance, as it often does for a milestone ceremony.

Nominations announcement — 22 January 2027

The nominations will be announced on 22 January 2027. The Academy will publish the full list on that date.

Shortlists — 15 December 2026

The shortlists will be announced on 15 December 2026. They will cover ten categories.

What has not been announced

The Academy has not announced the nominees, the winners, or the presenters for the 99th Academy Awards. It has not announced the full list of films in contention, and it has not announced which films have been submitted in each category.

What the calendar does not tell us

The calendar tells us when the nominations will be announced, but it does not tell us who will be nominated. It does not tell us which films will be shortlisted, which performances will be recognised, or which films will win.

4. Eligibility and submission dates

The Academy says that films submitted for the 99th Academy Awards must meet its eligibility rules. The submission period for general entry closes on 12 November 2026.

The Academy says that films submitted for the 99th Academy Awards must have a qualifying release. The details are set out in the Academy's rules, which are published on its website.

These dates are not guesses. They are part of the Academy's official timetable for the 99th Academy Awards.

Eligibility and submission dates

The Academy says that films submitted for the 99th Academy Awards must meet the Academy's eligibility requirements. The submission period for general entry ends on 12 November 2026.

The rules that shape the nominations

The Academy says that films submitted for the 99th Academy Awards must meet the Academy's eligibility requirements. The rules cover release dates, running times, and the way a film is shown in cinemas.

5. How the nominations are decided

The Academy's branches vote to choose the nominees in most categories. The members of each branch vote for the nominees in their own field, and all voting members vote for Best Picture.

The point is that the list arrives in stages. First the branches vote, then the nominations are announced, then all voting members vote for the winners.

Shortlist selections are made by the branches

The Academy's branches vote to choose the shortlists in their own categories. The branches are the Academy's professional groups, such as the actors' branch, the directors' branch, and the writers' branch.

The shortlist narrows the field

The shortlist narrows the field before the nominations are decided. It is a preliminary list that shows which films are still in contention in a category.

The final voting process

The Academy says nominations voting will take place from 12 January to 16 January 2027. The Academy says the final voting period will run from 26 February to 5 March 2027.

What the two phases mean in practice

In practice, that means the nominations are decided in January, and the winners are decided in late February and early March. The ceremony takes place on 15 March 2027, after the final votes have been counted.

6. The shortlists

Some dates and deadlines sit inside the nominations process. The shortlists are the most important of these.

These dates are not a guess. They are part of the Academy's official timetable for the 99th Academy Awards.

The Academy says that films submitted for the 99th Academy Awards must meet the Academy's eligibility requirements. The submission period for general entry ends on 12 November 2026.

The Academy says a general entry submission form must be completed by 12 November 2026. The Academy also says that films submitted for the 99th Academy Awards must meet the Academy's eligibility requirements.

In other words, the process starts with the submission of films, then the branches choose shortlists, then the branches choose the nominees, then all voting members choose the winners.

International Feature Film — early December 2026

The Academy's branches vote to choose the shortlists in their own categories. The International Feature Film shortlist will include 15 films.

Documentary Feature and Documentary Short — early December 2026

The point is that the list arrives in stages. The Documentary Feature shortlist will include 15 films, and the Documentary Short shortlist will include 15 films.

Animated Short Film — early December 2026

The shortlist narrows the field before the nominations are decided. The Animated Short Film shortlist will include 15 films.

Live Action Short Film — early December 2026

The branches begin by checking that a film meets the Academy's eligibility rules. The Live Action Short Film shortlist will include 15 films.

Makeup and Hairstyling — early December 2026

The shortlists therefore tell us which films are still in the running. The Makeup and Hairstyling shortlist will include 10 films.

Music (Original Score) — early December 2026

The shortlists are more specific than the general conversation about the awards. The Music (Original Score) shortlist will include 20 films.

Music (Original Song) — early December 2026

The documentary shortlist will include 15 films. The Music (Original Song) shortlist will include 15 songs.

Sound — early December 2026

The international shortlist will include 15 films. The Sound shortlist will include 10 films.

Visual Effects — early December 2026

The music branch can choose 20 films for the Original Score shortlist. The Visual Effects shortlist will include 20 films.

Cinematography — early December 2026

The sound branch can choose 10 films for the Sound shortlist. The Cinematography shortlist will include 10 films.

Why the shortlist matters

The visual effects branch can choose 20 films for the Visual Effects shortlist. The shortlist matters because it is the first official list that narrows the field.

7. What the shortlists will reveal

The point of the exercise is to understand how the Academy works, not to guess the outcome. The shortlists will show which films are still in contention in ten categories.

The shortlist is a reminder that the nominations process is a process, not a single event. It takes place in stages, and each stage narrows the field.

The shortlists are the most useful early signal in the Oscars season. They are official, they are specific, and they arrive before the nominations.

8. What the industry is watching most closely

The Academy will announce the full list of nominees on 22 January 2027. Until then, the industry will watch the shortlists, the submissions, and the films that are released in the final months of 2026.

The Academy's rules also make a clear distinction between a shortlist and a nomination. A film on a shortlist is not a nominee, and a film that is not on a shortlist cannot be nominated in that category.

In practice, the timetable is simple: shortlists in December, nominations in January, winners in March.

9. What the nominations will not tell us

The Academy's own 2027 ceremony page gives the date for the ceremony and the date for the nominations announcement. It does not give the names of the nominees, because those names have not been chosen yet.

In other words, the nominations will not be a surprise to the Academy. They will be the result of a voting process that takes place in January 2027.

10. What to watch for before the nominations

In the absence of a nominations list, it is tempting to treat a prediction as a fact. A film that appears on many prediction lists is not a nominee, and a film that does not appear on a prediction list is not a snub.

There is a careful way to read the pre-nominations conversation. Look at the films that are eligible, look at the films that have been submitted, and look at the shortlists when they arrive in December.

The Academy's own timetable tells the reader when to expect the first real information. The shortlists arrive on 15 December 2026, and the nominations arrive on 22 January 2027.

At the same time, the wider film world will continue to talk about the films of 2026. That conversation is interesting, but it is not the Academy's list.

As the announcement approaches, the conversation will become more specific. The shortlists will narrow the field, and the nominations will narrow it further.

11. Surprises and snubs: why there is no list yet

The Academy has confirmed the date for the nominations announcement. It has not confirmed the names of the nominees, and it has not confirmed the names of the films that will be shortlisted.

When the announcement is made, it will be possible to talk about surprises and snubs. Until then, any list of surprises and snubs is a list of predictions, not a list of facts.

12. How to read predictions

The Academy says that the shortlists will be announced on 15 December 2026. The shortlists will cover ten categories, including International Feature Film, Documentary Feature, and the music categories.

The shortlists are therefore an important part of the nominations process. They are the first official list that narrows the field in each of those categories.

The shortlists do not answer every question. They do not tell us which films will be nominated in Best Picture, or which actors will be nominated, because those categories do not have shortlists.

It is easy to mistake the shortlists for the nominations. They are not the same thing. A film on a shortlist is still in contention, but it is not a nominee.

The shortlists are the closest thing to a nominations list that will be available before 22 January 2027. They are official, they are specific, and they are the best guide to what the Academy is thinking.

13. What the nominations will mean for films

The Academy has confirmed one piece of information about the ceremony itself: Conan O'Brien will host the 99th Academy Awards. He hosted the 97th Academy Awards in March 2025.

The Academy has not confirmed the presenters for the ceremony, and it has not confirmed the musical performances. Those details will be announced closer to the ceremony.

The Academy has also kept its nominations announcement format under wraps. It has not announced who will read out the nominations, or how the announcement will be broadcast.

The Academy has not announced the full list of films in contention, and it has not announced which films have been submitted in each category.

But the point is simple: the nominations will matter for the films that receive them. A nomination can change the way a film is seen, and it can change the way a film is distributed.

14. What the nominations will mean for audiences

The most useful thing a reader can do is to check the Academy's own website on 22 January 2027. The nominations list will be published there, and it will be the only official list.

15. What the nominations will mean for the film industry

The nominations list will arrive on the morning of 22 January 2027. It will appear on the Academy's website and in the Academy's press release.

It will appear on the Academy's website and in the Academy's press release. The nominations list will be the only official list of nominees for the 99th Academy Awards.

The ceremony will follow on 15 March 2027. The winners will be announced at the ceremony, and the results will be published on the Academy's website.

When the names arrive, read the whole list. The nominations are not only about Best Picture, and they are not only about the acting categories. They cover 23 categories, from short films to visual effects.

Until then, the names in circulation are predictions, not facts.

16. A calm way to follow the awards season

There is no nominations list to analyse, no list of surprises, and no list of snubs. There is a timetable, a set of rules, and a process that will produce a list on 22 January 2027.

The nominations will arrive on 22 January 2027. The ceremony will take place on 15 March 2027. The rest of the debate is speculation.

If the answer is no, then there is no official nominations list yet. The Academy has not announced the nominees, and it has not announced the shortlists.

• The nominations list will arrive on the morning of 22 January 2027.
• It will appear on the Academy's website and in the Academy's press release.
• The ceremony will follow on 15 March 2027.
• When the names arrive, read the whole list.
• Until then, the names in circulation are predictions, not facts.

17. Conclusion

The 2027 Oscars are coming, but the nominations have not been announced yet. The Academy has confirmed the dates, the host, and the process. It has not confirmed the names.

That is the honest part of the story. The rest is speculation, and speculation is not a nominations list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have the 2027 Oscar nominations been announced?

No. The Academy has not announced the 2027 Oscar nominations. The nominations will be announced on 22 January 2027.

When will the 2027 Oscar nominations be announced?

The nominations will be announced on 22 January 2027.

When is the 2027 Oscars ceremony?

The 99th Academy Awards will take place on 15 March 2027.

Who is hosting the 2027 Oscars?

Conan O'Brien will host the 99th Academy Awards. He hosted the 97th Academy Awards in March 2025.

What are the Oscar shortlists?

The shortlists are preliminary lists in ten categories. They will be announced on 15 December 2026.

When will the Oscar shortlists be announced?

The shortlists will be announced on 15 December 2026.

What is the difference between a shortlist and a nomination?

A shortlist is a preliminary list that narrows the field in a category. A nomination is the final list of nominees in a category. A film on a shortlist is not a nominee.

How many categories are there at the Oscars?

There are 23 categories at the 99th Academy Awards.

Who votes for the Oscar nominations?

The Academy's branches vote to choose the nominees in most categories. All voting members vote for Best Picture.

When does nominations voting take place?

Nominations voting will take place from 12 January to 16 January 2027.

When does final voting take place?

The final voting period will run from 26 February to 5 March 2027.

When is the 100th Academy Awards?

The 100th Academy Awards will take place on 5 March 2028.

Where can I find the official nominations list?

The official nominations list will be published on the Academy's website on 22 January 2027.

Are there any official nominees yet?

No. There are no official nominees yet. The Academy has not announced the nominations, and it has not announced the shortlists.

Sources

1. The Wrap – Academy Sets Oscars Dates for March 2027, 2028

https://www.thewrap.com/academy-oscars-dates-2027-2028/

A news report on the Academy's announcement of the dates for the 99th and 100th Academy Awards.

2. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – Academy and ABC Announce Show Dates for 99th and 100th Oscars

https://press.oscars.org/news/academy-and-abc-announce-show-dates-99th-and-100th-oscarsr

Official Academy press release announcing the dates of the 99th and 100th Academy Awards.

3. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – 99th Oscars: Submission Forms Due Thursday, November 12

https://press.oscars.org/news/99th-oscarsr-submission-forms-due-thursday-november-12

Official information about the final submission deadline, eligibility requirements and upcoming shortlists.

4. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – 2027 Academy Awards

https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2027

Official Academy ceremony information.

5. Screen Daily – Academy Dates 99th and 100th Oscar Ceremonies

https://www.screendaily.com/news/academy-dates-99th-and-100th-oscar-ceremonies/5215449.article

Additional film-industry reporting on the Academy's schedule.

6. The Wrap – Academy Sets Oscars Dates for March 2027, 2028

https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/academy-sets-2027-and-2028-oscars-dates/

Further coverage of the upcoming awards calendar.

Photo Credits

• Photo 1: Greg Hernandez / Greg in Hollywood, via Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red_carpet_at_81st_Academy_Awards_in_Kodak_Theatre.jpg
• Photo 2: Natecation, via Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_entrance_to_the_Dolby_Theatre_ahead_of_the_2022_Oscars.jpg