In a groundbreaking move, YouTube has secured a multi-year agreement with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, positioning itself as the exclusive global broadcaster of the Oscars starting in 2029. This collaboration, which extends through 2033, means that viewers worldwide will be able to access a plethora of Oscars-related content on the platform. From red carpet arrivals and behind-the-scenes glimpses to coverage of the prestigious Governors Ball, all will be available live to YouTube and YouTube TV audiences, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.

This partnership doesn’t stop at the main event. The Oscars YouTube channel will also offer audiences a front-row seat to other significant Academy events, including the Governors Awards and the Oscars Nominees Luncheon. Moreover, the collaboration with Google Arts & Culture will facilitate digital access to select exhibitions and programs from the Academy Museum, further enriching the online experience.

For decades, ABC has been synonymous with the Academy Awards, having been its broadcast home since 1976. The network will continue to air the Oscars until the landmark 100th ceremony in 2028. As reported by The New York Times, ABC has been investing approximately $100 million annually to broadcast the Oscars. While the exact financial details of YouTube’s deal remain undisclosed, Variety suggests that the platform’s investment exceeded nine figures.

ABC, reflecting on its long-standing relationship with the Oscars, issued a statement via The Hollywood Reporter, expressing pride in its history with the awards. “ABC has been the proud home to The Oscars for more than half a century. We look forward to the next three telecasts, including the show’s centennial celebration in 2028, and wish the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continued success,” the statement read, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new digital chapter for the Oscars.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, ABC shared the following statement: “ABC has been the proud home to The Oscars for more than half a century. We look forward to the next three telecasts, including the show’s centennial celebration in 2028, and wish the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continued success.”

Meanwhile, in their own statement, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor said that they “are thrilled to enter into a multifaceted global partnership with YouTube to be the future home of the Oscars and [their] year-round Academy programming.”

“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,” their statement continued. “This collaboration will leverage YouTube’s vast reach and infuse the Oscars and other Academy programming with innovative opportunities for engagement while honoring our legacy. We will be able to celebrate cinema, inspire new generations of filmmakers and provide access to our film history on an unprecedented global scale.”

YouTube CEO Neil Mohan praised the annual awards show as “one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry.”

“Partnering with the Academy to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers all over the world will inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers while staying true to the Oscars’ storied legacy,” he added.

The 2026 Oscars are set for Sunday, March 15, 2026, with Conan O’Brien returning to host.