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Oscar Voting Controversy: Credibility Questions Emerge Ahead of 2026

3/8/2026

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Oscar voting concluded this week, raising questions about credibility due to adherence to viewing rules.
An anonymous female voter ranked Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein last because she had not watched it, despite new viewing rules.
Another voter criticized One Battle After Another, questioning its merit for the Black community.
The ceremony is set for March 15, 2026.

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Story summary

Oscar voting concluded this week, raising questions about credibility due to adherence to viewing rules.
An anonymous female voter ranked Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein last because she had not watched it, despite new viewing rules.
Another voter criticized One Battle After Another, questioning its merit for the Black community.
The ceremony is set for March 15, 2026.