The Academy Awards Are Exiting Broadcast TV and Broadcast Live on the Video Platform Beginning in 2029.

The Oscars ceremony will begin streaming exclusively on the global video platform in the year 2029, representing the latest significant change in Hollywood.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences declared the decision on this week, indicating that it entered into a multi-year deal giving YouTube the unique international license to the Oscars up to 2033.

The awards show, set for March 15th, has been televised for 50 years on the traditional network. Starting in 2029, the ceremony will be available in real-time without charge on YouTube.

This is one more significant restructuring in Hollywood, which is navigating company buyouts and fusions, in addition to steep reductions in filming.

"Our Academy represents an worldwide body, and this partnership will enable us to expand access to the activities of the Academy to the most extensive international crowd possible - which will be beneficial for our Academy members and the movie industry," remarked the Academy's executives in a statement.

Throughout a long period, audience numbers of the televised event have declined, though there was a small rise in 2025, with a notable portion of younger viewers tuning in from cell phones and computers.

In a related comment, the video platform's chief executive referred to the Oscars "a key vital pillars of culture" and said that partnering with the Academy would "spark a new generation of creativity and movie fans while staying true to the Oscars' illustrious legacy".

The broadcast network, which has aired the ceremony since 1976, stated that it was excited "to the next three telecasts" it will still host.

The move coincides with film industry giants confront complex corporate battles. Both options were considered unfavourable for an sector that has witnessed drastic cuts over the past several years.

In common with big production houses, traditional TV channels have struggled as the audience has chosen on-demand video as an alternative.

YouTube obtaining rights to the Academy Awards clearly signals that the dominance of streaming sites will carry on increasing.