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Posted On: 12/18/2025, 7:13:59 PM
Last Update: 12/18/2025, 7:13:59 PM
The Oscars will transition from broadcast to online starting in 2029, following a new multi-year agreement with YouTube. The platform will hold exclusive global rights to the ceremony, red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and access to the Governors Ball until 2033.
Most notably, the Academy has announced a global partnership with YouTube to become the new home for the Oscars and its year-round programming.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor highlighted that this collaboration will enhance access to Academy content for a larger international audience, benefiting both members and the film community.
The Academy has been attempting to diversify its voting pool in recent years, and as a result, 21% of its voters are currently from outside the United States.
Remarkably, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said the collaboration will “inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers while staying true to the Oscars’ storied legacy.” The Oscars are one of “our essential cultural institutions,” he added.
The deal provides access to the Governors' awards, nomination announcements, nominees' Luncheon, student Academy awards, interviews with Academy members and filmmakers, film education programs, podcasts, and additional resources.
This year, YouTube reached record viewership in the US, solidifying its position as the top streaming platform, particularly after broadcasting its first live NFL game in September, which drew over 17 million viewers.
Analysts predict that YouTube TV will surpass all pay-TV services in the US next year, following its report of 9.4 million subscribers as of April. Additionally, Disney's ABC saw a rise in ratings with 19.7 million viewers during this year's ceremony, which highlighted Sean Baker's comedy-drama Anora as a standout winner.
Besides, the 1998 Oscars, featuring James Cameron's Titanic, was the most-watched ceremony with over 57 million viewers in the U.S. An ABC spokesperson expressed pride in hosting the Oscars for over 50 years, anticipating future broadcasts, including the centennial celebration in 2028.
In 2023, Netflix acquired the rights to the Screen Actors Guild awards (now the Actor awards), transitioning them from broadcast to streaming. Furthermore, reports from Variety indicate that Netflix and NBCUniversal were potential buyers for the Oscars.
Disney spent approximately $100 million annually for broadcast rights and was reportedly a bidder again. The company streamed the awards online for the first time on Hulu last year.
The announcement is poised to significantly impact the industry, as indicated by Puck’s Matthew Belloni on X, who teased an impending reaction from Academy members.
Further, next year's Oscar ceremony in March will introduce a new award for casting. Nominations are set to be announced in January, with expected contenders including One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Hamnet.
Launched in May 2005, YouTube aims to empower individuals by providing them with a platform to express their voices and connect through shared stories. The company holds the belief that fostering a community by listening and sharing enhances the world. YouTube is a part of Google.
