The 97th Oscars® achieved its highest viewership in five years, attracting 19.69 million total viewers and a 4.54 rating among adults aged 18-49. The broadcast, hosted by Conan O’Brien and featuring Kieran Culkin’s win for *A Real Pain*, also marked a six-year high among viewers aged 18-34, with a 28% increase from the previous year. It was the top primetime entertainment telecast of the 2024-2025 season. Social engagement set a new record, with 104.2 million total interactions, surpassing both *The Grammys®* and *The Super Bowl* for the first time. The Academy’s social engagement grew by 82%, while ESPN and ABC’s *Oscars Pick’em* contest saw record participation.

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