Oscar Awards Experience Significant Viewership Decline in 2026 Broadcast
The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony recorded its lowest television audience share since 2022, with a 17.9% share of screen time in the United States. Approximately 17.86 million viewers watched the broadcast, representing a decrease of about 9% compared to the 19.69 million viewers in 2025. This decline marks a notable drop in viewership for the prestigious awards event.
Key facts
- The 2026 Oscar broadcast achieved a 17.9% audience share
- Viewership totaled 17.86 million in the United States
- This represents a 9% decrease from the previous year's 19.69 million viewers
- The audience share is the lowest recorded since 2022
- The data reflects declining interest in the annual awards ceremony
Entities
Institutions
- Academy Awards
Locations
- United States