Oscars Introduce Stunt Design Category for 2028 Ceremony
The Academy will honor stunt professionals with a competitive award at the 100th Oscars, recognizing films released in 2027.
- The new category, officially named 'Achievement in Stunt Design,' will debut at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028.
- Eligibility criteria and voting rules for the award will be finalized and announced in 2027 by the Academy.
- This marks the first new Oscar category since Achievement in Casting, introduced in 2024.
- Industry advocates, including director David Leitch and stunt coordinator Chris O’Hara, played a pivotal role in pushing for this recognition.
- More than 100 stunt professionals are currently members of the Academy’s Production and Technology Branch, reflecting growing inclusion.
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