Awards · Streaming Oscars Move to YouTube Streaming in Multi-Year Deal Starting 2029 The Academy Awards will shift to YouTube for a global, free livestream starting in 2029, following the conclusion of ABC's broadcast rights in 2028. The partnership, reportedly valued in the nine figures, could lead to significant changes in the ceremony's format and length once it moves to the digital platform. December 18, 2025 · 2 min read