Summary
The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, will be livestreamed on YouTube starting in 2029. This change marks the end of ABC's long-standing exclusive broadcast rights, which have been in place since 1976. The agreement with YouTube aims to reach a wider global audience and will include additional Oscar-related events.
Key Facts
- The Oscars will be livestreamed on YouTube from 2029 to 2033.
- ABC will broadcast the Oscars until the 2028 edition, which is their 100th anniversary.
- The Academy Awards are partnering with YouTube to reach more viewers worldwide.
- YouTube will stream the Oscars for free and include multiple language options for global access.
- ABC has broadcast the Oscars since 1976 but recent viewership has declined.
- The 2025 Oscars were also shown on the streaming platform Hulu.
- No financial details of the YouTube partnership have been released.
