The Oscars will be adding a new category for the first time in years!
The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Thursday (April 10) that a category for Best Stunt Design will be added for the 100th Academy Awards ceremony.
The category will be added at the 2028 awards show, which will honor movies released in 2027.
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“Since the early days of cinema, stunt design has been an integral part of filmmaking,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang said in a statement. “We are proud to honor the innovative work of these technical and creative artists, and we congratulate them for their commitment and dedication in reaching this momentous occasion.”
Another new category that is being added at the Oscars is Best Casting, which will be introduced at the 2026 show for movies released in 2025.
Only seven actors have won three or more Oscars in the acting categories.
