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flag For the first time, over half of the Oscar directing nominees are women or non-binary, and five foreign films are nominated for Best Picture.

flag The 2026 Academy Awards are set to feature a historic lineup, with a record number of female and non-binary directors nominated across major categories, marking the first time in Oscars history that more than half of the directing nominees identify as women or non-binary. flag The ceremony, scheduled for March 1, 2026, also includes a record-breaking number of international films in the Best Picture category, with five non-English language films earning nominations. flag This year's nominations reflect a significant shift toward diversity and inclusion in Hollywood, according to the Academy.

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