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December 17, 2025
Oscars to move over to YouTube starting in 2029
Exclusive global rights to the year’s biggest night in film will move to the video platform for a four year period
TL;DR
- YouTube will have exclusive global rights to the Oscars from 2029 to 2033.
- The deal includes the ceremony, red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and Governors Ball access.
- The Academy aims to expand access to its programming to a worldwide audience.
- YouTube has experienced record viewership and hosted its first live NFL game.
- Disney's ABC will broadcast the Oscars for the next three years, including the 2028 centennial celebration.
- Netflix previously acquired rights to the Screen Actors Guild awards, moving them to streaming.
- Disney was reportedly a bidder for the Oscars rights and previously streamed the awards on Hulu.
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