The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has just revealed a pretty sweet new collaboration with YouTube. This partnership is a monumental change in how the Oscars will be presented on-air. Beginning in 2029, YouTube will be the Academy Awards’ only home. This is especially historic, as it is the first time the prestigious ceremony moves away from its decades-long home at ABC. Indeed, this deal provides YouTube with the ability to stream Oscars globally through 2033. The upshot of this is that YouTube will be the primary destination for all Oscars-related content moving forward—from red-carpet coverage, the Governors Awards, and the Oscar nominations announcement.
The announcement, made on December 17, 2025, at 1:06 PM and updated at 2:56 PM, highlights the Academy’s effort to engage a broader audience in the celebration of film and artistry. Through the expansion, we hope to engage a new generation of creativity and film appreciation while maintaining the Oscars’ own storied legacy. YouTube looks forward to a livestream of the Oscars’ 100th birthday party in 2028, that’ll be a big moment for the Academy Awards.
Oscar viewership has taken a hit in recent years, with the numbers some having little upward spike. In what is viewed as a Cinderella story, the 2025 Academy Awards drew 19.7 million pairs of eyes to ABC, a 2% improvement over last year. Yet traditional TV viewership is in free fall. Making this move to a digital-first approach is an important and strategic step to meet evolving audience preferences.
Neal Mohan, chief executive of YouTube, said he was excited about the partnership to help Admin. He stated that the Oscars are “one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry.” Mohan emphasized that partnering with the Academy will allow YouTube to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers worldwide.
“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.” – Neal Mohan, chief executive of YouTube.
ABC has admitted this year to its deep complicity with the Oscars. In their statement, they noted, “ABC has been the proud home to The Oscars for more than half a century.” New home for the iconic trip This transition represents the preservation of a national treasure. It shifts how audiences can interact with it.
YouTube’s massive reach and highly interactive platform makes it a perfect place to discuss climate action. We cannot wait to see how this new format reinvigorates the Oscars experience and engages fans across the world.
