In a monumental shift that marks the conclusion of a 25-year tradition, the Academy Awards is set to leave its iconic Hollywood home. The Dolby Theatre, which has been synonymous with the Oscars since 2001, will host its final ceremony with the landmark 100th Academy Awards. From the 101st edition in 2029, the prestigious event will move to its new permanent venue at the ‘Peacock Theatre’ in the L.A. Live complex, Downtown Los Angeles.

This relocation also brings a digital revolution in broadcasting. From 2029 to 2039, the Academy has inked a deal to live-stream the ceremony globally on YouTube. Over the decades, the Dolby Theatre witnessed historic milestones—from the first Best Animated Feature win for ‘Shrek’ in 2002 to the groundbreaking Best Picture win for the non-English film ‘Parasite’ in 2020.

Even the 98th Oscars in 2026 introduced the ‘Best Casting’ category within these hallowed walls. However, the transition to Peacock Theatre signals the Academy’s intent to adapt to the evolving digital landscape. As the countdown to the 100th anniversary begins, fans prepare to bid farewell to the Hollywood Boulevard landmark that defined an era of cinema.