Oscars ratings in US dip to four-year low, defying expectations
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The 2026 Oscars telecast on ABC and Hulu in the US reached 17.9 million viewers, a four-year low and a 9% decrease from the previous year, despite expectations of higher viewership due to the popularity of nominated films like *Sinners* and *One Battle After Another*. While audience approval ratings among the 18-49 demographic decreased from last year, the Oscars remained the top primetime entertainment telecast of the season, surpassing the Golden Globes and Grammys in viewership. Social media engagement increased, and Disney expressed satisfaction with Conan O'Brien as host. However, the broadcast faced criticism for audio glitches and shortened acceptance speeches. The Oscars will remain on ABC and Hulu for two more years before moving to YouTube in 2029.
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