Academy news: Oscars to stream solely on YouTube starting 2029

Hollywood's most prestigious awards ceremony will be viewable only on streaming

Last updated: December 17, 2025 | 22:49

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The Oscars will be available to watch exclusively on YouTube from 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.

The new multi-year deal means Hollywood's most prestigious awards ceremony will be viewable only on streaming for the first time, ending a decades-long relationship with US broadcaster ABC.

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