An Oscar statue is pictured on the red carpet of the 97th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California on February 28, 2025.
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The 101st Academy Awards will be hosted on YouTube.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that it has signed a multi-year agreement with the GoogleExclusive service to broadcast the Oscars from 2029 until 2033.
The exclusive rights deal includes red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content and access to the Governors Ball in addition to the telecast.
Oscars coverage will be available to YouTube TV subscribers in the United States and available for free on YouTube to viewers around the world, according to the announcement made Wednesday.
“The Oscars are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry,” YouTube CEO Neal Mohan said in a statement. “Partnering with the Academy to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers around the world will inspire a new generation of creators and film fans while remaining true to the legacy of the Academy Awards.”
The Academy has a national partnership with Disney and ABC through 2028, which includes the 100th Academy Awards, scheduled for 2028. It has an international partnership with Disney’s Buena Vista International.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor wrote in a joint statement that the partnership with YouTube “will allow us to expand access to the Academy’s work to the widest possible global audience – which will benefit our Academy members and the film community.”