Oscars Introduce Stunt Performance Category for 2028 Ceremony

The Academy officially announces a new award recognizing the creative and technical contributions of stunt performers, with eligibility starting for films released in 2027.

• The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed a new Oscar category honoring stunt performers, set to debut at the 100th Oscars in 2028.
• The award will specifically recognize 'conception de cascades,' highlighting the creative and technical aspects of stunt work in filmmaking.
• Eligibility for the new category begins with films released in 2027, with detailed rules to be announced at a later date.
• This marks the first expansion of Oscar categories since 2001 and follows the recent addition of a casting director category for the 2026 ceremony.
• The decision addresses long-standing industry calls for recognition of stunt performers' critical and high-risk contributions to cinema.

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