The Academy has officially announced that beginning in 2029, the Oscars will be streamed live on YouTube, marking a historic shift in how the world’s most prestigious film awards meet their audience. The move signals a bold embrace of digital culture, opening the ceremony to a truly global, always-online generation.
By choosing YouTube, the Academy is breaking down access barriers and acknowledging where modern audiences actually gather. This isn’t just a distribution change—it’s a cultural reset that places inclusivity, reach, and real-time engagement at the heart of Hollywood’s most celebrated night.
As red carpets meet comment sections and acceptance speeches meet livestream chats, the Oscars are stepping into a new era of visibility and relevance. Will this digital leap revive mass excitement around the ceremony and reshape how prestige events connect with the world?
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