The Academy Awards will move to YouTube beginning in 2029, marking a major shift in how Hollywood’s biggest night is broadcast. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that YouTube won the rights to host the Oscars from 2029 through 2033, outbidding longtime broadcaster ABC.
YouTube’s first telecast will be the 101st Oscars. ABC, owned by Disney, will continue airing the ceremony through 2028, ending a relationship that began in 1976.
The #Oscars are leaving ABC and moving to YouTube beginning 2029.
— Variety (@Variety) December 17, 2025
"The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube signed a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars®, beginning in 2029 with the 101st Oscars ceremony and running… pic.twitter.com/u6wOpNoxv6
The new deal makes the Oscars and related programming available for free worldwide.
In addition to the awards show, YouTube will stream red carpet coverage, backstage access, and year-round Academy events including nominations announcements, the Governors Awards, and educational programming.
Academy leaders said the partnership expands global reach and modernizes access to film culture.
Film’s biggest night is headed to @YouTube, starting 2029. pic.twitter.com/5ckm1JyBC7
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) December 17, 2025
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan called the Oscars a vital cultural institution.
ABC said it looks forward to airing the remaining ceremonies, including the centennial celebration in 2028.
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