Oscars to Stream Exclusively on YouTube Worldwide from 2029

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has entered into a multi-year global partnership with YouTube, naming the video platform as the exclusive worldwide home of the Oscars starting in 2029.Under the agreement, YouTube will hold exclusive global streaming rights to the Academy Awards from the 101st Oscars in 2029 through 2033. The ceremony will be streamed live and free to YouTube’s global audience of over two billion users, while YouTube TV subscribers in the United States will also be able to watch the broadcast.The partnership extends beyond the main awards night. YouTube will carry live red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes programming, Governors Ball access, and other related content. The platform will also support global accessibility through closed captioning and multi-language audio tracks, expanding reach across international audiences.

In addition, the collaboration unlocks year-round access to Academy programming through the Oscars’ official YouTube channel. This includes coverage of the Governors Awards, Oscar nominations announcements, Nominees Luncheon, Student Academy Awards, Scientific and Technical Awards, along with filmmaker interviews, Academy member conversations, film education initiatives, podcasts, and more.As part of the broader tie-up, Google Arts & Culture will work with the Academy to digitally showcase select Academy Museum exhibitions and programmes. The initiative will also support the digitisation of parts of the Academy Collection, which houses over 52 million film-related artefacts, helping build a global digital archive for cinema enthusiasts.

Announcing the partnership, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor said, “This multifaceted global partnership with YouTube positions the platform as the future home of the Oscars and our year-round Academy programming. As an international organisation, this collaboration allows us to expand access to cinema and film history on an unprecedented global scale, while creating new opportunities for engagement and inspiration.”YouTube CEO Neal Mohan added, “The Oscars are one of the world’s most important cultural institutions. Partnering with the Academy will bring this celebration of storytelling and artistry to audiences everywhere, inspiring new generations of creators while honouring the Oscars’ legacy.”The Academy’s domestic broadcast partnership with Disney ABC will remain in place through the 100th Oscars in 2028, while its international distribution agreement with Disney’s Buena Vista International will also continue until that time.