The Oscars Are Changing — and So Is the Industry
welp…it’s happening!
Starting in 2029, the Oscars will stream exclusively on YouTube, ending a decades-long run on broadcast television. This isn’t just a platform change — it’s a signal of how much the industry is shifting.
Audiences no longer gather around one TV at one time. They gather around platforms. And YouTube is already where culture, conversation, and younger audiences live.
For actors, this move reinforces something important: visibility isn’t owned by a single gatekeeper anymore. The same platform hosting the Oscars is where self-tapes, short films, proof-of-concepts, and personal storytelling already exist.
For creators, it’s validation. YouTube is no longer “adjacent” to the industry — it is part of it. Audience connection and consistent storytelling matter as much as traditional paths.
For filmmakers, this shift is about access and reach. Powerful stories aren’t limited to one format, one budget, or one distribution model. Global audiences are just a click away.
The Oscars moving to YouTube isn’t about abandoning tradition — it’s about staying relevant. Hollywood is changing, and this moment reminds us that the industry is no longer one place or one path.
And honestly? That opens more doors than it closes.
