Overview
- ABC, owned by Disney, will continue to air the ceremony through the 100th Oscars in 2028.
- The agreement covers 2029–2033 and includes ancillary programming such as red carpet coverage, the nominations announcement and the Governors Awards.
- The financial terms were not disclosed, with Deadline reporting that YouTube’s bid outpaced Disney’s.
- U.S. TV viewership has slid from about 40 million a decade ago to 19.69 million for the most recent show, reinforcing the shift to streaming.
- The decision has prompted industry concern about Big Tech’s growing role and uncertainty over future international broadcast arrangements.