The Oscars will have a new home beginning in 2029. Google successfully outbid everyone to secure the broadcast rights to the Oscars, including ABC, which has hosted the Oscars since 1976. ABC will continue to broadcast the ceremony through 2028, meaning the 100th Academy Awards will be the final event for ABC. YouTube will be the exclusive home for the ceremony starting with the 101st Oscars.
While this means that the Oscars will be saying goodbye to its home of over 50 years, it also means that the event will be available to stream free for everyone. Google and YouTube have the exclusive rights to the Oscars through 2033. Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube, had this to say about the deal:
The Oscars are 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.
Additionally, CEO of the Academy Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor stated,
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. 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. 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.
This year’s Oscars ceremony will still be broadcast on ABC, and it is currently scheduled for Sunday, March 15.
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