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The Oscars are headed to YouTube after 50-plus years on ABC. Is traditional TV officially over?

December 17, 2025

Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards will be exclusively broadcast on YouTube, ending a 50-year tradition of airing on ABC. This shift is part of a multi-year deal with YouTube, aimed at expanding the Oscars' global reach.

The Oscars are headed to YouTube after 50-plus years on ABC. Is traditional TV officially over?

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The Oscars will move to YouTube starting in 2029.
ABC will continue to broadcast the ceremony until 2028.
The deal grants YouTube exclusive global rights to the Oscars through 2033.
The first Oscars on YouTube will be the 101st ceremony.
The partnership aims to enhance access to the Oscars for a worldwide audience.

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The Oscars are headed to YouTube after 50-plus years on ABC. Is traditional TV officially over?

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