The 2023 Academy Awards saw 18 million viewers, reflecting an 8% decrease from the previous year's 19.5 million. This decline breaks a three-year upward trend in viewership, paralleling drops in other award shows such as the Grammys and Golden Globes. Despite this, the Oscars still attracted the largest audience for a live awards show, aided by a live stream on Hulu, although technical issues affected the experience. Anora won best picture, yet recorded the lowest domestic ticket sales in that category's history. The event was hosted by Conan O'Brien and received mixed reviews for its length and overall execution.
The Academy Awards drew 18 million viewers on Sunday, an 8 percent drop from last year's 19.5 million, marking the end of a three-year ratings increase.
The Oscars, which were live-streamed on Hulu, experienced technical glitches and some subscribers missed key moments such as best actress and best picture announcements.
Despite this year's decline, the Oscars remain the most-watched live awards show, surpassing the Grammys and achieving significant viewership among younger audiences.
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, received mixed reviews, with Vanity Fair praising it as the best in years while Variety found it felt too small.
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