*Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony is departing traditional network television and moving to YouTube, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Wednesday. The transition will begin with the Oscars in 2029 and continue through 2033, ending a broadcast relationship with ABC that dates back to the 1970s.
According to NBC News, the academy confirmed the complete ceremony, encompassing red carpet arrivals and supplementary behind-the-scenes content, will stream live at no cost to global audiences. United States viewers will access the broadcast through YouTube TV subscriptions.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor issued a joint statement expressing enthusiasm about the arrangement. They described it as “a multifaceted global partnership with YouTube to be the future home of the Oscars and our year-round Academy programming.”
The leaders emphasized their organization’s international scope, noting the collaboration “will allow us to expand access to the work of the Academy to the largest worldwide audience possible — which will be beneficial for our Academy members and the film community.”
The shift to streaming comes as the ceremony’s audience has steadily declined.
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Kramer and Taylor added that the alliance would “leverage YouTube’s vast reach and infuse the Oscars and other Academy programming with innovative opportunities for engagement while honoring our legacy.”
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan characterized the partnership as culturally significant, stating, “The Oscars are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry.” He continued, “Partnering with the Academy to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers all over the world will inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers while staying true to the Oscars’ storied legacy.”
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