It looks like the Academy Awards are staying put. Walt Disney’s ABC will keep the broadcast rights for the Oscars until 2028, the network and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced. Their previous contract was set to expire in 2020.
Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs elaborated,
“We’re honored to continue our storied and successful partnership with ABC in broadcasting the most watched live entertainment event of the year. In 2028, we’ll mark the Oscars 100th anniversary, and ABC is the perfect partner to help us celebrate the magic of movies with our fans.”
Ben Sherwood, co-chairman of Disney Media Networks, added,
“After hosting the Academy Awards more than 50 times, ABC has become the home for Hollywood’s most prestigious and glamorous night of television. With this new landmark agreement, ABC is proud to showcase the Oscars all the way to their centennial celebration in 2028″