The recent Academy Awards attracted 18 million viewers, according to ABC’s Nielsen data. This marked an 8% decrease from the 19.5 million who tuned in last year. It’s a notable shift after three years of increasing ratings for the Oscars.
This dip in viewership mirrors trends seen in other awards shows this year. The Grammy Awards had 15.4 million viewers, down 9% from the previous year, and the Golden Globes also saw a slight decline.
However, the Oscars did see a 3% rise in viewers among adults under 50. ABC, which has aired the Oscars for decades, also provided a live stream on Hulu. This streaming option aimed to attract more viewers, but it wasn’t without issues. Many viewers experienced glitches at the start, and some missed the final awards, including best actress and best picture, as their feed was cut off.
Even with this year’s audience drop, the Oscars remain one of the most-watched entertainment events. They continue to outpace the Grammys, holding the title of the most-watched live awards show.
This year’s ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, received generally positive reviews. Vanity Fair praised it as “the best ceremony in years,” while Variety noted that it felt too small for such a grand occasion. The show was lengthy, lasting almost four hours, which might have contributed to viewer fatigue.
As for the winners, “Anora” took home best picture along with four other Oscars. Interestingly, it made history for having the lowest domestic box office sales for a best picture winner, excluding the pandemic years. Overall, the Oscars continue to be a significant event, but it seems they are facing new challenges in keeping audiences engaged.
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