‘Reagan’ Biopic Excluded from Oscars Best Picture Race Due to DEI Standards

The film's screenwriter and producer criticized the Academy's diversity requirements, which disqualified the movie from consideration despite its high audience approval ratings.

The biographical film 'Reagan,' starring Dennis Quaid, failed to meet the Academy's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) standards, making it ineligible for a Best Picture nomination.
The DEI standards require films to meet at least two out of four criteria, including representation of underrepresented groups in casting, creative leadership, or other production areas.
Screenwriter Howard Klausner expressed disappointment, stating that the rules exclude many films and contribute to cultural division in Hollywood.
Despite a 98% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film received an 18% critics score and was also nominated for several Golden Raspberry Awards (Razzies).
The producer plans to seek a Guinness World Record for the largest disparity between audience and critics' scores, underscoring the divide in reception.