The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has partnered with YouTube signing a multi-year deal that gives YouTube the exclusive global rights to the OSCARS™ starting with the 101st Oscars™ ceremony in 2029 and running through 2033.

In 2029, Red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, Governors Ball access, and more will be available around the world live for free to over 2 billion viewers on YouTube and to YouTubeTV subscribers in the United States. The Academy is making the OSCARS™ accessible to the growing global audience through features such as closed captioning and audio tracks available in multiple languages.

The partnership will also allow worldwide audiences of film fans access to the Governors Awards, the OSCARS™ Nominations Announcement, The Oscars Nominees Luncheon, The Student Academy Awards, the Scientific and Technical Awards, Academy member and filmmaker interviews, film education programs, podcasts, and more.

Another part of this collaborative partnership will have the Google Arts & Culture Initiative providing digital access to select Academy Museum exhibitions and programs and help to digitize components of the Academy Collection-the largest film-related collection in the world, with more than 52 million items. Accessible around the world, it will be a true hub for film fans.

"We are thrilled to enter into a multifaceted global partnership with YouTube to be the future home of the Oscars and our year-round Academy programming," said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor. "The Academy is an international organization, and this partnership will allow us to expand access to the work of the Academy to the largest worldwide audience possible — which will be beneficial for our Academy members and the film community. This collaboration will leverage YouTube's vast reach and infuse the Oscars and other Academy programming with innovative opportunities for engagement while honoring our legacy. We will be able to celebrate cinema, inspire new generations of filmmakers and provide access to our film history on an unprecedented global scale."

"The Oscars are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry," said Neal Mohan, CEO, YouTube. "Partnering with the Academy to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers all over the world will inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers while staying true to the Oscars' storied legacy."

The Academy will continue its domestic partnership with Disney ABC through the 100th OSCARS™ in 2028. It will also continue the international partnership for the OSCARS™ with Disney's Buena Vista International until 2028 as well.