In a major change for one of television’s most high-profile broadcasts, the Academy Awards will move away from ABC and start streaming on YouTube from 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
According to details, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that the Oscars will be broadcast on YouTube starting in 2029. The agreement with YouTube spans several years and will remain in effect through 2033.
The American broadcast network ABC, which has aired the Academy Awards for decades, will continue to broadcast the ceremony until 2028. After that, YouTube will take over the broadcasting rights.
The Academy recently auctioned its future broadcast rights, with YouTube outbidding other companies to secure the deal.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said the Oscars are an important cultural tradition that honors outstanding storytelling and artistry. By partnering with the Academy, he said, YouTube aims to bring this celebration to audiences worldwide and inspire creativity and a love for filmmaking among younger generations.
The move reflects a major shift in the media and entertainment landscape, where streaming platforms have overtaken traditional television. YouTube has encouraged filmmakers to experiment with new technologies and adopt innovative ways to reach audiences, and said it will continue investing in this space.
In a statement, ABC said it looks forward to the next three award ceremonies, including the centennial celebration in 2028, and extended its best wishes to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for continued success.
