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The Oscars to move to YouTube in 2029, leaving ABC
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a major shift for the annual Academy Awards, which will move to a streaming format on YouTube beginning in 2029. ABC will continue to air the telecast through 2028. LiveNOW's Mike Pache spoke about the move with Lukas Alpert from MarketWatch.
The Academy Awards returns Sunday night for its 98th year.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Battle After Another" is the favorite heading into the ceremony, but Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" has a record 16 nominations. Both filmmakers are poised to leave with their first Oscar, while actors Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet also vie for their first golden statuette in the best actor category.
Here’s what to know:
What time is the Oscars?
The telecast will air live at 7 p.m. Eastern. The official red carpet preshow begins on ABC and Hulu at 6:30 p.m. EDT, while E! will kick off its red-carpet broadcast at 4 p.m.
Where are the Oscars?
The Oscars take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Atmosphere at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview held at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on March 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
How to watch the Oscars
The telecast will air live on ABC and stream on Hulu beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern. (YouTube will be the new home of the Oscars beginning in 2029.) The official red carpet preshow begins on ABC and Hulu at 6:30 p.m. EDT, while E! will kick off its red-carpet broadcast at 4 p.m.
Who’s hosting?
Conan O’Brien is returning as host for the second year in a row. Despite the war in Iran and expanding geopolitical turmoil, O’Brien has pledged an entertaining show in the mold of hosts like Bob Hope and Johnny Carson.
What they're saying:
"Let’s have fun with it, is my attitude," O’Brien told reporters earlier in the week.
In memoriam
The in memoriam segment is expected to include, among many others, remembrances of Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Robert Duvall. O’Brien, who had hosted a party attended by Rob and Michele Reiner the night before their deaths, has promised a "very powerful" tribute.
How to watch the top Oscar-nominated films
- "One Battle After Another" – Streaming on HBO Max, can be rented on Apple TV and Fandango for $6.99
- "Hamnet" – Streaming on Peacock and available to rent on various platforms for $9.99 and $19.99
- "Marty Supreme" – Can be rented on various platforms for $19.99
- "Sinners" – Streaming on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video, can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play for $5.99
- "The Secret Agent" – Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, can be rented on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video and others for $9.99
- "F1" – Streaming on Apple TV and available to rent on various platforms for $14.99
- "Frankenstein" – Streaming on Netflix
- "Sentimental Value" – Available to rent on various platforms for $5.99
- "Train Dreams" – Streaming on Netflix
The Source: This report includes information from the Oscars, various streaming platforms and The Associated Press.