YouTube has landed the exclusive global rights to carry the Oscars, beginning in 2029 and running through 2033.
The annual awards ceremony moves to YouTube with red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, Governors Ball access, and more. The Academy’s U.S. partnership for the Oscars will continue with Disney ABC through the 100th Oscars in 2028, as will the international partnership for the Oscars with Disney’s Buena Vista International.
The partnership with The Academy will also give fans access to events and programs on the Oscars YouTube channel. Plus, the Google Arts & Culture initiative will provide digital access to select Academy Museum exhibitions and programs. In addition, Google will help to digitize components of the Academy Collection, the largest film-related collection in the world.
“We are thrilled to enter into a multifaceted global partnership with YouTube to be the future home of the Oscars and our year-round Academy programming,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor. “The Academy is an international organization, and this partnership will allow us to expand access to the work of the Academy to the largest worldwide audience possible, which will be beneficial for our Academy members and the film community. This collaboration will leverage YouTube’s vast reach and infuse the Oscars and other Academy programming with innovative opportunities for engagement while honoring our legacy. We will be able to celebrate cinema, inspire new generations of filmmakers, and provide access to our film history on an unprecedented global scale.”
“The Oscars are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry,” said Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube. “Partnering with the Academy to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers all over the world will inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers while staying true to the Oscars’ storied legacy.”
