The Oscars are set for a big change beginning in 2029. The famous awards show will no longer be on traditional TV; instead, it will be streamed, moving from ABC (which is part of Disney) to YouTube.
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This shift is a major change in the entertainment world, as YouTube has won the exclusive right to broadcast the Oscars globally for several years, up to 2033.
ABC will still be in charge of hosting the Oscars through 2028.
YouTube’s CEO, Neal Mohan, talked about how the platform is dedicated to honoring great storytelling and artistic talent.
He said the partnership will bring new ideas and excitement to both filmmakers and fans.
But not everyone in Hollywood is happy with this change.
Screenwriter Daniel Kunka joked that having YouTube show the Oscars is "like shaking hands with the guy who's trying to kill you," showing the tension between old and new media.
This move shows how YouTube is becoming a bigger player in the entertainment industry.
It’s pushing for new technologies and ways to share content.
Still, the Oscars continue to support movies that are first shown in theaters, even as more people watch on streaming platforms.
The 2025 Best Picture winner, "Anora," is a good example of this mix.
It started at Cannes, was shown in theaters, and later became available on Hulu.
ABC has accepted the change, expressing pride in hosting the Oscars for over 50 years and wishing the Academy well in their new journey.