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Credit: ABC Some huge news shocked the entertainment industry on Wednesday. On December 17, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that, after 100 years, The Oscars will no longer air live on ABC. Here’s what movie fans need to know about the change, as well as where viewers can watch the ceremony in the future.
The Oscars Move Online
According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Walt Disney Company-owned ABC network will stop airing The Academy Awards beginning in 2029. The television channel will continue to broadcast The Oscars live through 2028, which marks the 100th anniversary of the world’s most-watched awards show.
Breaking: The Oscars Are Leaving ABC For YouTube Starting in 2029
Breaking: The Oscars Are Leaving ABC For YouTube Starting in 2029
https://t.co/gSDEqk81Q6— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) December 17, 2025
Neither Disney nor the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has said why the decades-old contract with the alphabet network has been terminated. This is a breaking news story, and more information is expected to come soon.
Where to Watch The Academy Awards in 2029
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that beginning in 2029, The Oscars will stream live on YouTube. The 101st Academy Awards ceremony will be the first in history not to be broadcast live on television.
It’s unclear whether this signals a shift in the format of the awards ceremony, which typically announces some categories off-air to accommodate commercial breaks. YouTube can insert advertisements in live broadcasts, but it offers more flexibility than a traditional television network.
2026, 2027, and 2028
As of now, the next three Oscar ceremonies are not affected by this announcement. According to current reporting, the 98th, 99th, and 100th annual Academy Awards will be broadcast live on the Disney-owned ABC network as planned.
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