What was the viewership for the 98th Academy Awards?

Approximately 17.9 million people watched the 98th Academy Awards live in the United States, marking a nine percent decrease from the previous year.

Who won Best Actor at the 98th Academy Awards?

Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in "Sinners."

What is the future of the Oscars broadcast?

Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards will be broadcast exclusively on YouTube.

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Oscars Viewership Dips Nine Percent

18 Mar

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Summary

Oscars live viewership in the US dropped by nine percent this year.
Michael B. Jordan won best actor for his roles in "Sinners."
The 98th Academy Awards faced competition from major sporting events.

Live viewership for the Oscars in the United States saw a nine percent decrease from last year, with roughly 17.9 million people watching the 98th Academy Awards. The telecast, hosted by Conan O'Brien, honored films like "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners." Michael B. Jordan earned the best actor award for his dual performance in "Sinners," overcoming expectations that Timothee Chalamet might win for "Marty Supreme."

The Academy Awards broadcast, once a television giant, has seen a significant decline from its peak audiences. Viewership fell to 10.4 million in 2021 but had been gradually recovering until this year's dip. This year's audience numbers also faced challenges from major sporting events, including the World Baseball Classic semi-finals.