Oscars abandon broadcast TV for YouTube from 2029
The Academy Awards (Oscars) will abandon traditional broadcast television and stream exclusively on YouTube starting in 2029, marking a historic change for one of Hollywood’s most iconic annual events. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that it has signed a multi-year global rights deal with YouTube that will see the awards show, red-carpet coverage, Governors Awards, Oscar nominations announcements, and more streamed live and free worldwide on the video platform from the 101st Oscars ceremony in 2029 through at least 2033. This move ends the long-standing broadcast partnership with U.S. network ABC, which has aired the Oscars for decades and will continue to do so only through the 100th ceremony in 2028 before the transition takes effect. The shift reflects changing viewer habits and the increasing dominance of streaming platforms for major live events, as the Academy seeks to expand its global audience and engagement beyond traditional television audiences.
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