The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has signed a new multi-year deal with YouTube. Starting in 2029, YouTube will have the exclusive global rights to stream the Oscars. The deal will begin with the 101st Oscars ceremony and continue until 2033.
People around the world will be able to watch the Oscars live and for free on YouTube. This includes red carpet shows, behind-the-scenes videos, and coverage from the Governors Ball. In the United States, YouTube TV users will also be able to watch the event. YouTube plans to offer closed captions and audio in many languages to reach a global audience.
The partnership will also bring other Academy events to the Oscars YouTube channel. These include the Governors Awards, Oscar nominations announcements, the Student Academy Awards, and interviews with filmmakers. Film education programs and podcasts will also be available.
In addition, Google Arts & Culture will help put parts of the Academy Museum and its large film collection online. This collection has more than 52 million items and will be accessible to people around the world.
Academy leaders said the partnership will help share cinema and film history with more people than ever before. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said the deal will inspire new filmmakers while respecting the Oscars’ long history.
The Oscars will continue to air on Disney’s ABC network in the United States until 2028. International broadcasts will also stay with Disney until that time.