What was the viewership for the 98th Oscars ceremony?

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony attracted 17.86 million viewers, marking a four-year low.

How did the Oscars viewership compare to other award shows?

Despite the viewership drop, the Oscars still garnered more viewers than most other recent award shows like the Golden Globes, Emmys, and Grammys.

Which films and actors won major awards at the 98th Oscars?

Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" led with six wins, and Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for "Sinners."

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Oscars Viewership Hits 4-Year Low

18 Mar

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Summary

Oscars viewership dropped to 17.86 million, a four-year low.
The show's extended length may have deterred viewers.
Despite the drop, Oscars ratings still surpass other major award shows.

This year's 98th Academy Awards ceremony experienced a notable decline in viewership, with approximately 17.86 million people tuning in across ABC and Hulu. This figure represents a four-year low and a nearly 9% decrease compared to the previous year's nearly 20 million viewers.

Despite the dip, the Oscars maintained a higher viewership than most other recent award shows, including the Golden Globes, Emmys, and Grammys. The Academy's decision to maintain an earlier start time, beginning at 7 p.m. ET, aimed to keep the show within primetime hours. However, the ceremony was also close to being one of the longest in Oscars history, a factor that may have contributed to viewer fatigue.