March 26, 2025 1:17 pm

2025 Oscars Viewership Down 7 Percent From 2024 Following Hulu Glitches
2025 Oscars Viewership Down 7 Percent From 2024 Following Hulu Glitches

2025 Oscars Viewership Down 7 Percent From 2024 Following Hulu Glitches

The 97th Academy Awards were held on Sunday night, i.e., the Super Bowl for movie fans. That comparison might sting a little for ABC, which probably wishes it could achieve Super Bowl ratings numbers for the Oscars, especially following Hulu’s glitchy livestream, which likely contributed to a decrease in viewers for the first time in four years.

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​18.1 million people tuned in to watch the Oscars on ABC and Hulu. This year’s awards had the lowest viewership – but highest ratings – since 2021. Read More