YouTube secures streaming rights to the Oscars, starting in 2029.
YouTube landed a landmark deal to stream the Oscars, outbidding ABC and Disney. The agreement will start with the 101st Oscars and continue until 2033.
The ceremony and content such as red carpet, backstage and Governors Ball are expected to be viewed free of charge globally. The deal, seen as proof of live events moving to streaming platforms, is explained by YouTube CEO Neal Mohan as: “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 event’s storied legacy.”
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor shared a similar view, saying: “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.”
