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Oscars Revamp Rules: Multiple Nods, Global Credits, New Awards

5/2/2026

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Summary

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The Academy announced rule changes for the 99th Oscars, to be held March 14 2027.
Actors may receive multiple nominations in the same category if they rank among the top five.
International nominees will be credited as the film and can qualify by winning at Berlin, Cannes, Sundance, Toronto or Venice.
The Academy will award three casting statuettes, set cinematography shortlist at 20 films, and establish deadlines from Aug 13 2026 to Jan 8-10 2027.

History

Historical Context

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences first created a regular animated category at the 74th Oscars in 2002, awarding DreamWorks’ Shrek after years of special honors for Disney classics. That willingness to add new awards paved the way for the 2027 reforms—multiple acting nominations, broader festival-based international slots, and new casting statuettes—continuing a century-long pattern of expanding recognition.

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Story summary

The Academy announced rule changes for the 99th Oscars, to be held March 14 2027.
Actors may receive multiple nominations in the same category if they rank among the top five.
International nominees will be credited as the film and can qualify by winning at Berlin, Cannes, Sundance, Toronto or Venice.
The Academy will award three casting statuettes, set cinematography shortlist at 20 films, and establish deadlines from Aug 13 2026 to Jan 8-10 2027.

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