The Oscars will be broadcast on YouTube starting in 2029, marking a new era for the awards ceremony.

The American Academy of Film has announced a major paradigm shift for the entertainment industry: after decades of broadcasting on the ABC network, the Oscars ceremony will move entirely online, on the YouTube platform, starting with the 101st edition.

According to information reported by NBC News and confirmed by industry sources such as TVLine and PBS, the new multi-year partnership will take effect in 2029 and will run at least until 2033. This move marks a turning point, with the Oscars becoming the first of the major awards ceremonies to completely abandon the traditional linear television format (broadcast).

Although YouTube will take over exclusive global broadcasting rights for the next decade, fans will still be able to watch the ceremony on ABC TV until 2028, including for the milestone 100th edition. Bill Kramer, the Academy's CEO, justified the decision by the desire to expand access to "the widest possible global audience," while Neal Mohan, the head of YouTube, emphasized that the platform will help connect this "cultural institution" with new generations of film lovers.