The film Academy also released key dates pertaining to the 2026 Oscars, as well as updated guidance on the new casting Oscar, artificial intelligence and more.

After years of informed speculation and online chatter about some Academy members not watching the nominated films before voting, the organization has announced a significant rule change for the upcoming Oscars season.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday announced that members will from now on be required to watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round of Oscar voting. Up until now, Oscar voters had only been encouraged to watch the nominees, and vote in categories they felt qualified in.