Oscars 2026: Ratings Fall to 17.9 Million Viewers, Lowest Since 2022

That’s down about 9 percent from last year’s Oscars, which drew 19.69 million viewers for a post-pandemic high, and the smallest audience for the awards since 2022, when 16.68 million people watched.

Indie Companies: Neon and the Oscars (“Sentimental Value.

Secret Agent got the biggest post-nomination bump of any film competing for best picture

Oscar Actors: Chalamet–Once Oscar Frontrnner, Now Target of Criticism and Jokes

The comments from Copeland add to what’s been a growing criticism from the ballet and opera communities since Chalamet’s remarks began circulating.

Cannes Film Fest: Top Winners (Palme d’Or), 1946-Present

As of 2025, Jane Campion, Julia Ducournau, and Justine Triet are the only female directors to win the Palme d’Or (for The Piano, Titane, and Anatomy of a Fall, respectively).

Oscar Movies: Best Picture–Worst Winners and Nominees (A to Z)

Worst Winners by Year (11 out of 97)