This year 15.36 million people tuned in to the event compared to the 9.85 million viewers last year.
The final viewership figure for the 2021 ceremony was 10.403 million.Viewership for all forms of programming has decreased in recent years, in part because of competition from streaming programs.
The Oscars' substantial viewership declines in recent years have been attributed to competition from streaming services along with the lack of box office success. The most-watched Academy Awards ceremony was in 1998 when an average of 55.25 million viewers watched.© 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.Please enter email address to continue
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