The Academy Awards are heading to YouTube in 2029, ending a long run on ABC. This major shift, reported by Variety, means the 101st Oscar ceremony and all future broadcasts through at least 2033 will be available exclusively on YouTube. The deal includes live coverage of the red carpet, behind-the-scenes footage, and the Governors’ Ball – all offered live and free to a global audience.
In a recent announcement, Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor stated:
We’re excited to announce a broad partnership with YouTube, making it the new home for the Oscars and all of our Academy programs. As an international organization, the Academy wants to reach the widest possible global audience, which will benefit our members and the entire film community. This partnership will use YouTube’s incredible reach to bring fresh, engaging experiences to the Oscars and our other programs, while still respecting our history. We’ll be able to celebrate movies, inspire the next generation of filmmakers, and share our rich film history with a global audience like never before.
Since 1976, the Academy Awards have always been shown on traditional TV. At its peak, the broadcast was a huge event, drawing as many viewers as the Super Bowl. However, in recent years, viewership has dropped significantly. This is partly because fewer people watch regular TV these days, but also because movies don’t seem to have the same cultural impact they once did. It’s disappointing for those of us who are passionate about film and going to the movies.
As a longtime fan, it’s felt like the Oscars have been avoiding really popular movies for years now, making the whole ceremony feel a bit disconnected. Remember when The Dark Knight didn’t even get a Best Picture nomination? That’s when they expanded the category to ten films! And it took them ages to even recognize stunt work with its own award. So, honestly, it doesn’t totally surprise me they’re moving to YouTube. Let’s face it, movies aren’t the dominant form of entertainment they used to be with things like TikTok and Netflix everywhere. This move definitely feels like the end of an era – a really long one – for American culture.
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2025-12-18 00:03