Hollywood’s biggest night is about to look very different. Starting in 2029, the Oscars will stream exclusively on Google-owned YouTube, ending a nearly 50-year run on ABC.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the deal covers the 101st ceremony through 2033, opening the door for a much wider global audience.
ABC continues broadcasts through 2028.
Over 2 billion viewers around the world will be able to watch the show live on YouTube’s free app, while US audiences can also tune in on YouTube TV.
Beyond the main ceremony, YouTube will stream red carpet arrivals, nomination announcements, and behind-the-scenes moments.
The Oscars first appeared on television in 1953 and have aired on ABC since 1976.
With Oscar ratings falling from 55 million viewers in 1998 to about 20 million recently, the Academy hopes the switch will attract younger, global audiences and give the ceremony fresh momentum in the digital age.