Academy Awards, YouTube sign deal to livestream Oscars from 2029

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Alastair McCreadyDecember 18, 2025 at 07:26 AM

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Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards will be livestreamed on YouTube, ending a 50+ year broadcast partnership with ABC. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the deal, citing YouTube's global reach as a way to expand the Oscars' audience. ABC will continue to broadcast the awards through 2028, including the 100th anniversary ceremony. The move comes after declining television ratings and a simulcast of the 2025 Oscars on Hulu, which despite technical issues, drew a five-year high in viewership. The YouTube partnership is scheduled to run from 2029 through 2033.

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