Overview

• The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially adopted a rule requiring members to view all nominated films before voting in the final round of the Oscars.
• The new policy replaces the previous honor-based system, where members pledged they had watched the films, with verifiable tracking mechanisms.
• Viewing will be monitored through the Academy’s members-only streaming platform, ensuring accountability and transparency in the voting process.
• For films viewed outside the platform, such as in theaters or at festivals, members must submit a formal declaration including the time and location of the viewing.
• These changes, aimed at addressing criticism of the Academy’s voting procedures, will take effect for the March 2026 Oscars.