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Oscars ditch TV for YouTube in 2029!
8 Apr
Summary
- Oscars will move to YouTube starting in 2029.
- The streaming platform secured rights until 2033.
- This ends a 76-year tradition of network television.
The Academy Awards will transition to YouTube as its new home, with the first ceremony to be streamed on the platform in 2029. This historic move ends a 76-year tradition of the Oscars airing on network television. YouTube has secured the broadcast rights for at least four years, streaming the ceremony through 2033.
Before the digital shift, ABC will air the 99th and 100th Academy Awards ceremonies. The 99th Oscars are scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the 100th on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will commence at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The Academy's decision follows a trend seen with other awards shows, such as the Actor Awards which moved to Netflix's streaming platform. This landmark agreement signifies a significant change in how major entertainment events are broadcast and consumed by a global audience.
