Instagram/Conan O'Brien TV Conan O'Brien hosts the 2026 Oscars, drawing 17.86M viewers for a 4-year low. See the winners and how it still topped other awards shows. March 19, 2026 AceShowbiz - The 2026 Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien, experienced a notable decline in television viewership when it aired live on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The ceremony attracted a total audience of 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu platforms, marking a four-year low in ratings for the prestigious event. This figure represents a 9% decrease compared to last year's broadcast, which drew 19.69 million viewers.