Academy bosses Bill Kramer and Lynette Taylor dropped a streaming bombshell Friday, locking in YouTube as the sole global home for Oscars broadcasts starting 2029—dumping ABC after decades to beam Hollywood’s glitziest night live to billions, ending broadcaster exclusivity for the first time ever.
This Google-powered pivot caps ABC’s run through the 100th Oscars in 2028, embracing streamer access amid industry streaming wars—potentially exploding viewership beyond 20M US eyeballs by slashing barriers, fueling year-round Academy content and drawing A-listers to a digital red carpet revolution.
The shift signals cinema’s streamer embrace, betting free global reach trumps traditional TV to hook younger fans and amp cultural buzz worldwide.
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