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Academy Introduces Oscars Category for Stunt Design, Debuting at 100th Ceremony

The new award honors the creative and technical artistry of stunt professionals, with full details to be announced in 2027.

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Overview

  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has officially announced the creation of the Achievement in Stunt Design award.
  • This new category will debut at the 100th Academy Awards, recognizing films released in 2027.
  • The award aims to acknowledge the long-overlooked contributions of stunt professionals to the filmmaking process.
  • Eligibility, voting rules, and presentation details for the category will be finalized and revealed in 2027.
  • The decision follows decades of advocacy by industry figures and reflects broader efforts to expand recognition of technical and creative crafts, including the recent addition of the Achievement in Casting category in 2024.