Box-office hits like 'Top Gun' and 'Avatar' could make waves at the next Oscars as the show fights for viewership

Dec 21 2022 by Business Insider

 
Tom Cruise in "Top Gun: Maverick."

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"Top Gun: Maverick," "Avatar: The Way of Water," and more box-office hits are in Oscar contention. Oscar viewership, meanwhile, has dwindled in recent years, reaching an all-time low in 2021. More populist nominees could provide a much-needed ratings boost.

It's been nearly two decades since the biggest movie of the year has also won the film industry's most coveted prize: the Academy Award for best picture.

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