The average viewership for the Academy Awards has dropped significantly throughout the past few years. The awards show saw its 23.6 million viewership from 2020 drop to 9.8 million the following year, and if the decline continues, the show could be looking at its lowest viewership ever. A few notable faces have been outspoken about the Academy’s decision to exclude Spider-Man: No Way Home from the Best Picture category, highlighting the film’s critical and monetary success worldwide. Ratings have dipped due to audience apathy, but equally due to a disconnect between the Academy and moviegoers.
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In addition to Cinderella, other films have crept into the conversation for the award. Zack Snyder’s Justice League has seen a wave of support, alongside Johnny Depp’s newly released film Minimata. Columnist Pete Hammond spoke with voters about the new category, and the reception hasn’t been as bright as the Academy would expect. “Wait. Did I read this right? Why is the Academy handing out Oscars voted by fans tweets? What’s next? Best Movie Kiss? I’m starting not to care about the Oscars,” stated one voter in discussion with Hammond. While most fans see the category as unnecessary and MTV-like, the category is creating more interest in the awards show than the 10 Best Picture nominations.
The 94th Academy Awards will air on ABC on March 27, 2022.
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Source: Deadline
