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flag The 2026 Oscars introduce voting rules, a new casting award, and inclusion standards for Best Picture.

flag The 98th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15, 2026, will feature major rule changes including a requirement for Academy members to view every nominated film in a category before voting, closing a long-standing loophole. flag A new award, "Achievement in Casting," will honor casting directors. flag All nominees in each category will appear on the final ballot, increasing transparency. flag Best Picture contenders must meet at least two of the Academy’s inclusion standards related to on-screen representation, creative leadership, industry access, or audience development. flag Of over 300 films that qualified, only about 201 meet the stricter Best Picture criteria. flag The updates reflect the Academy’s efforts to adapt to streaming dominance, global cinema, and diversity goals.

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