Core Points - The Academy Awards will transition from ABC to YouTube for streaming starting in 2029, with ABC continuing to broadcast until 2028, marking the 100th Oscars [1][4] - YouTube will hold global streaming rights for the Oscars from 2029 to 2033, including all related events such as red-carpet coverage and nominations announcements [2][3] - This partnership is seen as a significant move for the Academy, aiming to reach a larger global audience and enhance accessibility for Academy members and the film community [3][5] Industry Impact - The deal represents the first major award show among the big four (Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, Tonys) to completely move away from traditional broadcast television, placing the Oscars in the hands of Google and YouTube, which has around 2 billion viewers [3][5] - The Oscars will be available for free streaming worldwide on YouTube, with additional features like multilingual audio tracks and closed captioning, enhancing viewer engagement [4][5] - YouTube's significant market share in streaming, accounting for 12.9% of all television and streaming content consumed in November, positions it as a leading platform for reaching younger audiences compared to competitors like Netflix [7]