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Academy Mandates All-Nominated Films for Informed Voting

4/23/2025

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In a bold move to bolster voting integrity, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences mandates that all members must view every nominated film in a category before casting their votes. This new rule, set to take effect for the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, seeks to eliminate "coattail voting" and empower nearly 10,000 voters to make informed choices.

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In a bold move to bolster voting integrity, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences mandates that all members must view every nominated film in a category before casting their votes. This new rule, set to take effect for the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, seeks to eliminate "coattail voting" and empower nearly 10,000 voters to make informed choices.