Hulu's Oscars Livestream Marred by Technical Glitches and Early Shutdown

The 97th Academy Awards faced widespread streaming issues on Hulu, leaving many viewers unable to watch key moments, including the Best Picture announcement.

Hulu's first-ever Oscars livestream experienced significant technical issues, with over 34,000 users reporting outages during the broadcast.
Viewers encountered login problems early in the event and were abruptly cut off before the final two awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress.
Disney, which owns Hulu, apologized for the disruptions and promised a full replay of the event would be made available on Hulu and Disney+.
The glitches occurred during a broader effort by the Academy to attract younger, streaming-focused audiences by simulcasting the Oscars on Hulu and ABC.
The disruptions have raised questions about Hulu's capability to handle high-profile live events and may impact future streaming rights negotiations for the Oscars.