Overview
- The Academy and YouTube signed a multiyear pact granting YouTube exclusive global rights to the Oscars from the 101st ceremony in 2029 through 2033.
- ABC/Disney retains U.S. rights through the 100th Oscars in 2028, ending the awards’ decades-long broadcast run afterward.
- The rights cover the live ceremony, red carpet, backstage content and the Governors Ball, with free global access on YouTube and U.S. availability on YouTube TV plus multilingual captions and audio.
- Industry reports say YouTube outbid rivals with an offer exceeding nine figures, though the Academy has not disclosed or confirmed financial terms.
- Key questions remain about international licensing, advertising and how audience size will be measured, while the partnership also includes Google Arts & Culture projects to digitize Academy collections and museum content.