Oscars sees ratings rebound after pandemic slump
STORY: Roughly 18.7 million Americans tuned into this year's Oscars
That's 12% up from last year's show
Hits like 'Top Gun' helped fuel a return to theaters after a 3-year slump
Still this year's Oscars viewership ranks as the all-time third lowest
The popularity of the show is dwindling as audiences turn to streaming