The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the professional honorary organisation behind the Academy Awards or the Oscars, has signed a multi-year deal with YouTube that will give the platform exclusive global streaming rights to the awards show beginning in 2029 and running through 2033. The Academy has an ongoing partnership with Disney ABC from now through the 100th Oscars in 2028.
This change means that the Oscars, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, Governors Ball access, and more will be available live and for free to over 2 billion viewers around the world on YouTube.
The partnership will also include worldwide access for film fans to other Academy events and programs exclusively on the Oscars YouTube channel, including the Governors Awards, the Oscars Nominations Announcement, the Oscars Nominees Luncheon, the Student Academy Awards, the Scientific and Technical Awards, Academy member and filmmaker interviews, film education programs, podcasts, and more.
In addition, the Google Arts & Culture initiative will provide digital access to select Academy Museum exhibitions and programs and help to digitize components of the Academy Collection—the largest film-related collection in the world, with more than 52 million items.
