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Academy Mandates Full Viewing for 2026 Oscars Voting

4/30/2025

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In a bold move to restore integrity to the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences now requires members to watch every nominated film in each category before casting their votes for the 2026 awards. To ensure accountability, members must also provide proof of their viewing, tackling the longstanding issue of uninformed voting.

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In a bold move to restore integrity to the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences now requires members to watch every nominated film in each category before casting their votes for the 2026 awards. To ensure accountability, members must also provide proof of their viewing, tackling the longstanding issue of uninformed voting.