Oscars 2026 ratings drop: Why this year's show hit a new low

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• ⬤ Oscars 2026 ratings hit a new low with 17.9 million viewers, down 9% from last year
• ⬤ The 98th Academy Awards saw a significant decline in viewership compared to previous years
• ⬤ This marks a new low for the Oscars ratings