The Oscars Will Stream Live For The First Time In 2025 And It’s About Damn Time

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As a cord-cutter who has been navigating the digital landscape for quite some time now, I can’t help but feel a sense of vindication at the news that The Oscars will be streaming live on Hulu next year. For years, I’ve been juggling antennas and DVRs just to catch a glimpse of Hollywood’s biggest night, all while my friends with cable subscriptions were lounging comfortably on their sofas.

A sizeable portion of television viewing takes place via streaming services, rather than cable or satellite. While these services offer a vast array of content, they have faced challenges in providing live TV programming effectively. This includes live sports events and annual broadcasts such as awards shows. However, a significant milestone has been reached with the Oscars, the most prestigious film award show, now joining the ranks of streaming platforms.

For many years, The Oscars have been broadcasted live on ABC. Until now, the only way to stream this event was through ABC’s individual app, which necessitated having a cable or satellite subscription. However, starting next year, The Oscars will be available to watch live on Hulu instead of just being available the day after as before. This means that anyone with a Hulu subscription can now view the show live, regardless of their existing cable or satellite setup.

The Oscars On Hulu Should Have Happened A Long Time Ago

Thrilled as a dedicated cinephile and Oscar enthusiast who opted for cable-free entertainment and subscribed to Hulu, I am ecstatic about this recent announcement. For years, watching the Oscars has been a frustrating experience due to its unavailability on any streaming platform, even though Disney, the owners of ABC, possess both Hulu and Disney+. It remains unclear if a combined Disney+ subscription that includes Hulu will enable viewers to stream the Oscars via the Disney+ app, but it seems plausible.

It’s long overdue for the Oscars to stream online, but I’m simply grateful it’s happening now. In today’s digital era, viewers are primarily on streaming platforms, making them the ideal platform for television content. Watching a 24-hour wait for the latest episode of your favorite network TV show is tolerable, but for live events like sports or award shows that bring the world together, it should be accessible through both streaming services and traditional linear networks.

The Oscars Isn’t The Only Big Awards Show Streaming Next Year

Next year’s Oscars will align with other major award ceremonies like the 2025 Golden Globes, which are set to stream on Paramount+ concurrently with their live broadcast on CBS. It’s evident that there’s an ongoing strategy to make these events accessible through streaming platforms, a move aimed at enhancing the value of these services and catering to where most viewers prefer to watch.

It’s clear that a significant sports-centric streaming platform is set to debut next year, and ESPN+ has now been incorporated as an option on the Disney+ app. This means that users with an ESPN+ subscription can conveniently access all content through the Disney+ application. We’re rapidly approaching a stage where our desired viewing options will be effortlessly accessible via streaming platforms, which is undeniably a remarkable development.

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2024-12-11 21:07