The American telecast on ABC drew in an average of 33 million people over its length , which was a 4 % decrease from the previous year 's ceremony . The show also earned lower Nielsen ratings compared to the previous ceremony with 22.4 % of households watching over a 36 share . In addition , it garnered a lower 18 – 49 demo rating with a 9.1 rating over a 26 share among viewers in that demographic . It also had the lowest U.S. viewership since the 80th ceremony in 2008 , which averaged 32 million viewers . Nonetheless , it was the eighth most watched television broadcast in the United States in 2017
previous year 's ceremony
88th Academy Awards
89th Academy Awards