The Academy Awards are set to leave ABC and will stream exclusively on YouTube starting in 2029, marking a significant shift in how the prestigious film awards will be broadcast globally.

• The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a multi-year deal with YouTube, granting them exclusive global streaming rights until 2033.
• The Oscars have aired on ABC for a half a century and will be available live and free on YouTube starting March 15, 2029.
• This move reflects the ongoing industry trend of audiences shifting to streaming services, with YouTube CEO Neal Mohan calling the Oscars "one of our essential cultural institutions."