Oscars Move to Streaming: ABC Broadcast Ends After 50 Years
- The Oscars will be broadcast for free, worldwide, exclusively on YouTube from 2029.
- The new deal, which runs from 2029 to 2033, brings to an end 50 years of the awards ceremony being shown on ABC.
- In a statement to The Independent Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor said: "We are thrilled to enter into a multifaceted global partnership with...
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Oscars to Stream Free worldwide on YouTube from 2029
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The Oscars will be broadcast for free, worldwide, exclusively on YouTube from 2029.
The new deal, which runs from 2029 to 2033, brings to an end 50 years of the awards ceremony being shown on ABC.
In a statement to The Independent Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor said: “We are thrilled to enter into a multifaceted global partnership with YouTube to be the future home of the Oscars and our year-round Academy programming.”
They continued: “The Academy is an international organization, and this partnership 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.
Key Details of the Transition
| Aspect | Previous | New |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcaster | ABC | YouTube |
| Accessibility | Primarily via cable/satellite subscription | Free, worldwide streaming |
| Deal Duration | Varying, historically annual | 2029 – 2033 (5 years) |
| programming | Primarily the awards ceremony | Oscars ceremony + year-round Academy programming |
This partnership represents a