Oscars to Stream Exclusively on YouTube Starting 2029
Ashwini Gambo
The Academy Awards are set for a historic shift, with the Oscars to be streamed exclusively on YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Under the new multi-year agreement, Hollywood’s most prestigious awards ceremony will move to a streaming-only format for the first time, bringing an end to its decades-long broadcast partnership with US television network ABC.
The move reflects a broader transformation in how global audiences consume live events, with streaming platforms increasingly becoming the primary destination for major cultural moments. By choosing YouTube, the Academy is positioning the Oscars to reach a wider, more digitally native global audience, while redefining how viewers engage with the ceremony.
Further details on the format, regional access, and additional digital features are expected to be announced closer to the 2029 broadcast.
