In a notable shift for Hollywood’s moast prestigious event, the Academy Awards will move from customary television broadcasting to streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029 [[3]].The multi-year deal, announced today, reflects a broader industry trend toward digital platforms and aims to broaden the Oscars’ reach to a global audience [[2]]. While the 100th Academy Awards in 2028 will remain on ABC, the transition marks the end of a nearly century-long television broadcast tradition, dating back to the first ceremony in 1929 [[1]].
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Created: December 17, 2025 23:15
The Oscars are heading to YouTube. In a landmark deal spanning 2029 to 2033, the prestigious awards ceremony will no longer air on television, but will instead be streamed on the U.S.-based video sharing platform.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new details regarding the broadcast of the Academy Awards, a televised event traditionally watched by millions each year.
The changes will take effect following the 100th Academy Awards ceremony in 2028, which will still be broadcast on its current network, ABC.
Under the newly signed agreement, YouTube will hold exclusive global rights to the Academy Awards show and all related content from 2029 to 2033.
The move, intended to reach a wider audience, will see the awards ceremony available for free on YouTube, replacing ABC as the broadcast partner during those years.
The deal also includes digital access to the Academy’s vast collection of over 52 million cinema-themed assets. This shift reflects the growing trend of major events moving to streaming platforms.
The Academy also revealed yesterday the shortlists for 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards, set to take place in March 2026.
“Palestine 36,” directed by Palestinian filmmaker Annemarie Jacir and co-produced by TRT, was among the 15 films shortlisted in the “Best International Film” category as Palestine’s submission for the Oscars.
