The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has signed a multi-year agreement with YouTube that has granted the platform exclusive global rights to the Oscars beginning in 2029. The deal has started with the 101st Oscars ceremony and has run through 2033.
The agreement has enabled YouTube to stream the Oscars live and free worldwide, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content and Governors Ball access, while YouTube TV subscribers in the US have continued to receive the broadcast. The platform has also supported accessibility through closed captioning and multiple-language audio tracks.
The partnership has expanded beyond the main ceremony and has included exclusive global access to other Academy events and programmes via the Oscars YouTube channel. These have included the Governors Awards, Oscars Nominations Announcement, Oscars Nominees Luncheon, Student Academy Awards, Scientific and Technical Awards, member and filmmaker interviews, film education initiatives and podcasts.
As part of the arrangement, Google Arts & Culture has supported digital access to select Academy Museum exhibitions and programmes and has assisted in digitising parts of the Academy Collection, which has comprised more than 52 million film-related items.
The Academy has continued its domestic Oscars broadcast partnership with Disney ABC through the 100th Oscars in 2028, while international distribution has remained with Disney’s Buena Vista International for the same period.
“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, 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.”
