The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and YouTube have announced a landmark multi-year partnership granting YouTube exclusive global rights to the Oscars, beginning with the 101st Academy Awards in 2029 and continuing through 2033. This deal marks a major shift in how audiences worldwide will access one of the most iconic film events.
Under the agreement, the Oscars will be available live and for free to over 2 billion viewers on YouTube globally, with U.S. viewers also able to watch via YouTube TV. Red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, Governors Ball access, and more will be streamed through the Oscars YouTube channel. YouTube will also provide enhanced accessibility with closed captioning and audio tracks in multiple languages, broadening the ceremony’s reach for a growing international audience.
The partnership extends beyond the Oscars ceremony itself. YouTube will host year-round Academy content, including the Governors Awards, Oscars Nominations Announcements, Oscars Nominees Luncheon, Student Academy Awards, Scientific and Technical Awards, filmmaker interviews, podcasts, and educational programs. Film enthusiasts around the world will have a centralized hub to explore Academy initiatives and exclusive content, creating unprecedented access to the organization’s activities.
In addition, the Google Arts & Culture initiative will digitize elements of the Academy Museum exhibitions and the Academy Collection—the world’s largest film-related archive with over 52 million items. This effort will allow global audiences to explore the Academy’s extensive historical holdings online, offering a new level of engagement with cinema history.
“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 President Lynette Howell Taylor. “This collaboration allows us to expand access to the work of the Academy to the largest worldwide audience possible. It will celebrate cinema, inspire new generations of filmmakers, and provide unprecedented access to film history.”
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan added, “The Oscars are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry. Partnering with the Academy to bring this celebration of film to viewers worldwide will inspire a new generation of creativity while honoring the Oscars’ storied legacy.”
The Academy will continue its domestic broadcast partnership with Disney ABC and international distribution through Disney’s Buena Vista International through the 100th Oscars in 2028, before the transition to YouTube begins. This agreement signals a new era in the global accessibility of the Oscars, merging traditional Hollywood prestige with digital innovation and worldwide reach.
The move underscores the Academy’s commitment to embracing new platforms while maintaining the legacy and grandeur of the Oscars, ensuring that both longtime fans and new audiences can experience the magic of cinema firsthand.