Streaming Revolution: YouTube Secures Oscars for 2029-2033 Period

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled a transformative partnership that brings the Oscars exclusively to YouTube from 2029 through 2033. This four-year agreement represents one of the most significant shifts in awards ceremony history, positioning the digital platform as the new home for cinema’s most celebrated annual event.
YouTube’s extensive deal includes the main ceremony plus comprehensive supplementary content. Global audiences will access red carpet festivities, behind-the-scenes exclusives, Governors Ball coverage, the Governors Awards ceremony, nomination announcements, the nominees Luncheon, student filmmaker awards, ongoing educational initiatives, podcasts, and in-depth filmmaker interviews—creating complete year-round Academy content availability.
The Academy’s decision reflects their commitment to serving an increasingly diverse and international membership base. With 21% of voters now located outside the United States, leadership recognizes the strategic importance of partnering with a globally accessible platform that can deliver content seamlessly without traditional broadcast limitations or geographic restrictions.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan articulated his vision for maintaining the Oscars’ prestigious legacy while inspiring emerging filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts. The platform’s recent accomplishments, including record streaming viewership shares and successful live sports broadcasting, demonstrate its capability to host events of this magnitude and cultural importance.
The transition timeline allows ABC to broadcast three additional ceremonies, culminating with the prestigious 100th anniversary celebration in 2028, providing a dignified conclusion to the network’s five-decade association with the awards. This measured approach gives both the Academy and YouTube adequate preparation time for the historic 2029 transition to digital streaming.