Overview
- The Academy confirmed a multi-year agreement granting YouTube exclusive global rights to the Oscars starting with the 101st ceremony in 2029 and running through 2033.
- ABC will remain the Oscars’ home through the 100th ceremony in 2028, with Disney’s Buena Vista International carrying existing international arrangements until then.
- The telecast, red carpet, behind-the-scenes coverage, and Governors Ball access will stream live and free worldwide on YouTube, with availability for YouTube TV subscribers in the United States.
- The pact extends to other Academy programming, including nominations announcements, the Governors Awards, the Student Academy Awards, and more, plus a Google Arts & Culture effort to digitize Academy Museum materials.
- Financial terms were not disclosed, and multiple outlets report YouTube outbid ABC and other contenders as the Oscars become the first of the big four U.S. awards to fully leave broadcast for a streamer.