Oscars Move to YouTube from ABC
Analysis based on 50 articles · First reported Dec 17, 2025 · Last updated Dec 18, 2025
The deal signifies a major shift in entertainment distribution, with Google — YouTube gaining a prestigious global event, potentially boosting its viewership and advertising revenue. Conversely, The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company and its parent The Walt Disney Company face a loss of a long-standing marquee broadcast, which could negatively impact their traditional television segment.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a multi-year deal for Google — YouTube to become the exclusive global streaming home of the Academy Awards, starting in 2029 and running through 2033. This move ends a decades-long partnership with The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company, which will continue to broadcast the ceremony until 2028. The partnership, spearheaded by Bill Kramer and Lynette Howell Taylor from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Neal Mohan from Google — YouTube, aims to expand the Oscars' global accessibility and modernize the viewing experience, reaching Google — YouTube's 2 billion users worldwide. The agreement includes not only the main ceremony but also red-carpet coverage, the Governors Awards, Oscar nominations announcements, and other Academy programming. Financial terms were not disclosed. This shift reflects a broader industry trend of major entertainment events moving from traditional broadcast television to streaming platforms, with Google — YouTube also expected to benefit.
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