Oscars To Move From Dolby Theatre To L.A. Live In 2029
Academy signs a 10-year deal with AEG to shift the ceremony to the Peacock Theater as the telecast moves from ABC to free live streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029.
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Overview
The Academy will relocate the Oscars from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live beginning in 2029.
The move coincides with the telecast's switch from ABC to live, free streaming on YouTube, and the Dolby will continue to host the show through the 100th ceremony in 2028.
AEG agreed to make comprehensive enhancements to the Peacock Theater and collaborate closely with the Academy, AEGs Todd Goldstein and the academys Bill Kramer and Lynette Howell Taylor said.
The Peacock seats about 7,000 versus roughly 3,400 at the Dolby, and the move shifts the ceremony roughly 8 to 9 miles (12 to 14.5 km) from Hollywood as the academy now has more than 11,000 members.
AEG will upgrade stage, sound, lighting and backstage systems, L.A. Lives plaza will host red carpet arrivals, and the agreement runs through 2039.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the move as informational and context-rich, emphasizing facts (dates, venues, capacity) and institutional statements while minimizing partisan interpretation. They provide historical context and Academy quotes, use descriptive comparisons (Dolby vs Peacock) but avoid assigning motive or controversy, keeping coverage largely neutral and factual.
FAQ
The move accommodates the Academy's growth to over 11,000 members, provides a larger venue with about 7,000 seats compared to 3,400 at Dolby, and aligns with upgrades to stage, sound, lighting, and a compact site for red carpet and events at L.A. Live.
