Overview
- ABC retains broadcast rights through 2028, including the Academy Awards’ centennial edition.
- The new YouTube agreement runs from 2029 to 2033 with exclusive global streaming rights, according to the latest reports.
- Coverage will span the red carpet, behind‑the‑scenes content, Governors Awards and the nominations announcement on the platform.
- Industry reporting says YouTube outbid Netflix and other suitors with a nine‑figure offer, drawing disappointment from Disney/ABC.
- Observers note YouTube must build live‑event production capabilities before 2029, while questions remain over audience measurement and potentially longer runtimes on an unconstrained stream.