The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC

In a seismic displacement for 1 of television's marquee events, the Academy Awards volition depart ABC and statesman streaming connected YouTube opening successful 2029, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced connected Wednesday (December 17, 2025).

ABC volition proceed to broadcast the yearly ceremonial done 2028. That twelvemonth volition people the 100th Oscars.

But starting successful 2029, YouTube volition clasp planetary rights to streaming the Oscars done 2033.